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AS Sociology

A Level

In Eastleigh ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Duration

    1 Year

Sociology will be a new subject to most of you. Although some of you may have enjoyed studying Sociology related courses at GCSE level, this is an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of society further. Are you interested in people and their behaviour? If the answer is 'yes' then Sociology could be the right course for you. Once bitten by the 'bug' of Sociology, your outlook.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

All students on a full A or AS level programme are expected to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. These should include English. It is not necessary to have studied Sociology at GCSE level.

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Sociology
Sociology will be a new subject to most of you. Although some of you may have enjoyed studying Sociology related courses at GCSE level, this is an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of society further.

Are you interested in people and their behaviour? If the answer is 'yes' then Sociology could be the right course for you. Once bitten by the 'bug' of Sociology, your outlook on the social world will never be the same again.

Sociology is the critical study of society, offering a revealing insight into everyday behaviour as well as deviant behaviour. A closer inspection of society often reveals a myriad of hidden structures and processes that are not always seen by the untrained eye. To the sociologist however, these structures and processes help to explain why we act, think and behave in the way that we do.

What Will I Learn on this Course?
  • How do we learn to fit into social groups?
  • Why are girls outperforming boys in education?
  • Is crime linked to the breakdown of the family?
  • Are women exploited in society?
  • What are the causes and consequences of rising divorce rates?
  • What are the implications of a multicultural and multi-faith society?
  • Does religion always lead to social conflict?

Course Content and method of Assessment

AS
Unit 1 Families and Households
Written examination - 1 hour (January) 40% of total AS / 20% of total A Level marks
Candidates will answer five questions on this one topic area.

Unit 2 Education
Written examination - 2 hours (May) 60% of total AS / 30% of total A Level marks
Candidates will answer questions on the chosen topic:
a) One question on the chosen topic consisting of four parts.
b) One question on sociological research methods in the context of the chosen topic.
c) One question on free-standing sociological research methods. This question consists of four parts.

A2
Unit 3 Beliefs in Society
Written examination - 1 hour 30 minutes (January) 20% of total A Level marks
Candidates will answer one compulsory question on this topic and one other question from a
choice of two. The compulsory question consists of either two or three parts and the optional
question consists of one essay.

Unit 4 Crime and Deviance
Written paper - 2 hours (June) 30% of total A Level marks
Candidates answer:
a) One question on this topic which consists of two parts.
b) One question on sociological research methods in the context of the topic.
This question consists of two parts.
c) One question on sociological theory and methods. This question consists of one essay.

After the Course?

The combination of skills required in studying Sociology provides students with a wide range of educational and career opportunities. Sociology teaches students to think through problems rigorously and systematically. Such skills have traditionally been seen as invaluable in 'people orientated' professions such as teaching, nursing, social work and the police force. However, sociology is also a firm basis for law, market research, management and other decision- making careers. Communication key skills will be achieved through Sociology. The ability to debate key issues whilst conscious of biases and alternative viewpoints should prove a major asset to any organisation.

Subject Combinations

Subjects such as Geography, History, Health and Social Care, English, Economics, Politics, Citizenship, Psychology, Physical Education, Law, Philosophy, Religious Studies and Biology complement Sociology but any subject combination is possible with this subject. It may be regarded as a Humanities subject; others see it as a 'social science'.

Entry requirements

All students on a full A or AS level programme are expected to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. These should include English. It is not necessary to have studied Sociology at GCSE level.

AS Sociology

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