A Level Sociology
A Level
In Taunton
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Taunton
The AS course starts with an introduction to Sociology followed by Families and Households. Following this, you will then explore the Research Process to understand the process which Sociological researchers go through. Your AS will be completed with a focused module on the Sociology of Education. During your second year, you will look at the Mass Media which has proven to be a hugely popular.
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Government funding available
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About this course
We prefer you to have grade B or above in GCSE English Language.
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Course programme
Level: AS and A Level
Board: AQA
Method of assessment
100% written examination.
Why choose this course?
Sociology is an exciting, dynamic subject that allows you to study a variety of topics that affect you and those around you. If you enjoy class debates and want to explore social processes around you then this is the subject for you! It is a good subject choice for those considering working in areas such as teaching, medicine, nursing or midwifery, social work, Law, the police, journalism, in fact any career that is people orientated.
What will I study?
The AS course starts with an introduction to Sociology followed by Families and Households. Following this, you will then explore the Research Process to understand the process which Sociological researchers go through. Your AS will be completed with a focused module on the Sociology of Education. During your second year, you will look at the Mass Media which has proven to be a hugely popular module. Finally, your A Level will be completed by looking at Stratification and Differentiation plus Theory and Methods.
Huish Extra
In your second year there is a trip to an Eastern European country. You will have the opportunity to see how their health and education systems differ from the UK. This has proved to be a popular and worthwhile experience.
A Level Sociology