A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY
Entry Requirements
An interview is required. Due to the large
amount of reading and the analytical nature of the course, students who
have difficulty with English Language are advised not to attempt this
course.
Description
Sociology is the study of our society and
how it works. It is a stimulating and challenging subject that deals with
controversial topics, such as why poverty exists in Britain, the causes of
crime in our society or whether it is true that males and females now have
equality in our society.
Course Content
The course includes
the following topic areas
- Sociological terms and concepts
- Theory
and method; research methods used for sociological investigations
- The
Family: changes in the structure and characteristics of the family in
modern Britain
- Education: factors influencing educational success,
such as gender, race and social class; changes in the educational system
in Britain
- Crime and Deviance; how and why people break social rules;
ideas on social control and conformity in society
- Religion; an
examination of whether Britain is a very religious society or whether
religious belief and practice has declined in recent years
Students
are reminded that this is an academic course and they must allow time for
private study and home assignments in addition to lectures.
Where a
course is aimed towards an assessment/examination, it is expected that all
students will enter for the qualification.
Method of Assessment
The
full A level requires students to take six examination papers
1. The
Family (1¼ hours)
2. Education (1¼ hours)
3. Research
Methods in Sociology (1 hour)
4. Religion (1½ hours)
5.
Sociological Theory and Methods (1½ hours)
6. Crime and Deviance
(1½ hours)
Papers 1, 2 and 3 constitute AS part of the
examination, papers 4, 5 and 6 constitute the A2 part of the examination.
Progression
Students
can use the A level to progress to higher education, for example further
study of sociology, or social work, social policy or public sector
studies. The A level is recognised as being of value in occupations that
bring people into contact with others, such as social work, the police
force and the caring professions.
Materials
Sociology: Themes & Perspectives - M Haralambos and M
Holborn.
Other Course costs
Estimate for books £18
