A Level Sociology (Gold Star)

A Level

Distance

£ 595 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    300h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This home study sociology course takes a scientific approach to examining society: its processes, conventions, history and development. You'll cover topics such as families and households, education, development, crime and deviance. As a means of fostering a better understanding of the complex interactions and relationships between different elements of society, whether for employment, further study or personal interest reasons, this distance learning programme is an excellent option. As the 'ology' in the name suggests, you'll adopt a scientific approach throughout, using modern research and analysis methods to examine empirical results and complex data.

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About this course

A GCSE in English, History or a social science is advisable for this course.

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Subjects

  • A Level
  • Sociology

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NEC Personal Tutor

NEC Personal Tutor

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NEC has selected a team of professional tutors to provide support and guidance to its learners and ensure you get all the help you need to succeed on your course. We use strict criteria when employing our tutors, only choosing those who can demonstrate expert knowledge in their field and who we can be sure will be able to provide the support our learners need. Most of our tutors also work or have worked as teachers and trainers, so they’re used to helping students and are familiar with the difficulties they might face.

Course programme

Sociology is concerned with the nature of human society, its development and the laws that govern it. This course is designed to help develop advanced skills in sociology.

This course will equip you with a sound understanding of key sociological principles, offering the opportunity to acquire a range of skills and apply them in different contexts.

It will also ask you to think critically about social issues and to comment on them. Topics such as families and households, education, religion crime and deviance are all covered.

The 'A' level Sociology qualification acts as a good foundation for further study or a career, not just in sociology, but also in any number of other fields.

Topics include
  • Unit 1: Families and households
  • Unit 2: Education and sociological methods
  • Unit 3: Beliefs in society; global development; mass media; power and politics
  • Unit 4: Crime and deviance; stratification and differentiation; theory and methods

A Level Sociology (Gold Star)

£ 595 VAT inc.