Full Time AS Level Sociology (2389)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION AS 1 year or A Level 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 5 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There may be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Assessment Qualifications Alliance (AQA)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:

5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.

Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s at Croydon Sixth Form College are welcome, provided that
a) they can produce a positive reference from their previous school or college; and
b) the specification they studied for AS Level is compatible with the specification at the College.(Advice on this should be sought from the College at the time of application although there is usually no difficulty).

Students qualify for A2 Sociology provided they have achieved at least an E at AS level.

All full-time students are required to take a computer based multiple choice 'initial assessment test' before enrolment in literacy and numeracy. A level 2 pass in literacy is normally required for all subjects. A level 2 numeracy pass is normally required for Science and Maths subjects. For further details call the College Information Centre on T: 0208760 5914.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Sociologists believe that to explain human behaviour we have to understand culture and society. A Level sociology will involve the study of topics such as crime and deviance, mass media, family, education, theory and methods, work and leisure, religion, culture and identity. Under the new 2008 specifications the course will be taught within four modules with an emphasis on independant learning.Sociology involves the careful studying of evidence relating to the examioned topics. AS topics are the sociology of the family and education. At A2, students will study the sociology of belief systems (including religion) and crime and deviance. As well as these core topics students will also look at sociological theory and methods of research in both years.

The College offers a wide range of AS level subjects to choose from - so students can pick, with support from college staff, the combination that best suits their needs. Most students will start by taking between 3 - 4 AS levels before deciding which subjects to continue with in order to gain the full A level. When choosing their subjects, students should consider their interests, what they are good at and what they might need for employment or progressing onto Higher Education in the future. Students on the AS/A level programme are supported by a strong tutorial element including careers education and the development of their personal and study skills.

AS or A2 subjects (usually just one) may be taken by suitably qualified BTEC students, subject to timetabling constraints.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
AS and A Levels are a traditional route into University for 16-18 year olds. They are also seen by employers as indicators of a potential employee's intelligence, maturity and self organisation skills.

Most A Level students progress into full-time employment or onto Higher Education.

Opportunities to study Higher Education (HE) qualifications at Croydon Higher Education College are available.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE 2 Units at AS and 2 Units for A2