Full Time Sociology
Vocational qualification
In Worthing
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Worthing
This course aims to develop your awareness and critical understanding of the society you live in.
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About this course
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C including English Language.
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Course programme
Sociology
What is this course about?
This course aims to develop your awareness and critical understanding of the society you live in.
What topics will I study?
- At AS: Families & Households or Culture & Identity, Education and Sociological Methods.
- At A2: Beliefs in Society or Global Development, Crime & Deviance and Theory & Methods.
How will my work be assessed?
- At AS: two exams including source material, structured questions and short essays.
- At A2: two further exams
- . There is no coursework at either AS or A2.
Frequently asked questions
What knowledge do I need to succeed?
No previous knowledge of Sociology is required, but you should have an enquiring mind and an interest in the world around you.
What skills will I need to develop to succeed?
To succeed in Sociology you will need to absorb theoretical information and apply it to contemporary society, and participate in small group or class discussions .
Are there any specific entry requirements?
What are the lessons like?
A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course. Formal lessons are combined with discussion, task-based learning, ILT and video, all pitched at a level appropriate to the age and experience of students .
What have I got to do to do well?
- Keep up to date with current affairs.
- Complete your homework on time and to the best of your ability.
- Be prepared to do extra reading around topics studied.
- Learn from what you have done .
What students say about this course?
- "I like Sociology because the things we study relate to my own life".
- "I enjoy listening to peoples' opinions during class discussions".
- "At first I found the sociological theories quite difficult to understand, but as I began to apply them to real life they started to make more sense".
- "Sociology is good because it really makes you think about things which you've taken for granted before".
What do people do with A level Sociology?
- Sociology helps you develop an analytical approach to issues which is a useful life skill.
- It is a recognised academic subject and an excellent preparation for all social science and other courses at university or college.
- It is particularly useful for careers in teaching, nursing, social work, social administration, the police force, childcare and human resources.
Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
No.
Full Time Sociology