Full Time Sociology A Level Level 3

Sociology A Level (Level 3)
Course Content
This course provides students with an understanding of the social world in which they live and encourages them to develop a critical and analytical approach to the study of society.
Teaching/Assessment
AS [2 units]
SY1 40% 1 hour Written Paper
Unit 1 - Acquiring Culture
One compulsory, two part structured question based on stimulus material and covering introductory core. One two part structured question to be answered from a choice of three: one on each of the options - Families and Culture; Youth Culture; Community and Culture.
SY2 60% 1½ hour Written Paper
Unit 2 - Understanding Culture
One compulsory, two part structured question based on research methods. One two part structured question from a choice of three, one on each of the options - Education; Religion and Mass Media - each structured question requires extended writing.
This course is equivalent to 40-120 UCAS points.

Progression
Students can choose to study Sociology, Anthropology or another Social Science at degree level.
Career opportunites exist in the areas of Social Work, Nursing and other Caring professions.
Course Location
Tycoch Campus
Attendance
Full Time
Interview
An interview is required