A Level Sociology - 2015

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    300h

  • Duration

    2 Years

Whether you're aiming to take your studies further or want a qualification to improve your immediate career prospects, our home study course will give you all the preparation you need to sit your A Level exam.

Sociology is a great A Level subject because the knowledge and skills you can learn are often transferable to other areas of study. This distance learning A Level Sociology course has been designed to the latest specifications. This course covers some really interesting topics, like crime, cultural identity and the media. But, more importantly, you will learn about the methods used to study these things, like qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and analysis, as well as more general aspects of academic practice. All of these skills are highly sought after in the jobs market, and will also serve you in good stead if you choose to proceed to higher education.

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About this course

This course has been designed to reflect the 'Integral Elements' and 'Core Themes' of the latest Sociology A Level specifications, as defined by AQA. These are as follows:

Integral Elements

All the following must be an integral part of the study of each topic area:

Sociological theories, perspectives and methods
The design of the research used to obtain data under consideration, including its strengths and limitations

Attention must be given to drawing out the links between topic areas studied

Core Themes

Students must study the following two core themes:

Socialisation, culture and identity
Social differentiation, power and stratification

There are no specific requirements that students must complete before enrolling on this course.

AQA A level in Sociology

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Subjects

  • Sociology
  • A Level
  • AQA
  • Compulsory content
  • Beliefs in Society
  • Global Development

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Course programme

How is the course structured?
The AQA A Level Sociology content is split into 'compulsory content', which you will definitely encounter, and 'optional content'. The optional content means you will have a choice about which items from this group of topics you will answer a question on in the exam. See below for details:Compulsory Content

4.1 Education with Theory and Methods

  • 4.1.1 Education
  • 4.1.2 Methods in context
  • 4.1.3 Theory and methods

4.3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

  • 4.3.1 Crime and Deviance
  • 4.3.2 Theory and Methods

Optional Content

4.2 Topics in Sociology

Option 1

  • 4.2.1 Culture and Identity
  • 4.2.2 Families and Households
  • 4.2.3 Health
  • 4.2.4 Work, Poverty and Welfare

Option 2

  • 4.2.5 Beliefs in Society
  • 4.2.6 Global Development
  • 4.2.7 The Media
  • 4.2.8 Stratification and Differentiation


Assessment

This qualification is assessed across three examinations, details of which are given below. When you book your exams it is important you provide your chosen exam centre with the above qualification code. It is always the responsibility of the student to book their own exams as private candidates and to pay all exam fees directly to their chosen centre. On purchasing the course, students will be provided with a list of recommended exam centres.

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods

Assessment details:

  • 2 hour examination
  • 80 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level

What is assessed?:

  • Compulsory content from topics 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3

Questions:

  • 50 marks = Education: short answer and extended writing
  • 20 marks = Methods in Context: extended writing
  • 10 marks = Theory and Methods: extended writing

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

Assessment details:

  • 2 hour examination
  • 80 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level

What is assessed?:

  • Section A: one from option 1: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 or 4.2.4
  • Section B: one from option 2: 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7 or 4.2.8

Questions:

  • 40 marks = Section A: extended writing
  • 40 marks = Section B: extended writing

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Assessment details:

  • 2 hour examination
  • 80 marks
  • 33.3% of A Level

What is assessed?:

  • Compulsory content from topics 4.3.1 and 4.3.2

Questions:

  • 50 marks = Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing
  • 30 marks = Theory and Methods: extended writing

Additional information

All of the skills acquired through this course are highly sought after in the jobs market, and will also serve you in good stead if you choose to proceed to higher education.

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A Level Sociology - 2015

£ 360 + VAT