A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    24 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Sociology is the study of people and society and this A-Level is a fascinating introduction to the subject. You will develop transferable skills including qualitative and quantitative research as well as data collection and analysis, as well as more general academic skills. You will find this engaging A-Level will build valuable skills for the job market as well as academic studies.

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About this course

This course reflects ‘Integral Elements’ and ‘Core Themes’ as defined by the AQA.

Integral Elements:

Sociological theories, perspectives and methods
The design of the research used to obtain data under consideration, including its strengths and limitation
Links between areas studied should be drawn out.

Core Themes:

Students must study the following:

Socialisation, culture and identity
Social differentiation, power and stratification
The themes should be understood and applied to a particular substantive area of Sociology. These themes should be interpreted broadly as threads running through many areas of social life.

In addition student must understand the significance of conflict and consensus, social structure as social action and the role of ‘values’.

Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by AQA) you will have achieved an internationally recognised AQA A-Level Sociology.

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Subjects

  • Sociology
  • Writing
  • Education
  • Extended writing
  • Theory
  • Crime
  • Crime and Deviance
  • Theory and Methods
  • Culture and Identity
  • Health
  • Households

Course programme

Course Outline

You must sit three examinations and submit a piece of coursework:

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3)

Questions:

  • 50 marks = Education: short answer and extended writing
  • 20 marks = Methods in Context: Extended writing
  • 10 marks = Theory and methods: Extended writing

Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

Questions:

  • Section A: one from option 1: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 or 4.2.4
  • Section B: one from option 2: 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7 or 4.2.8
  • Section A: 40 marks, extended writing
  • Section B: 40 marks, extended writing

Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory Methods

Questions:

  • 50 marks = Crime and Deviance: Short answer and extended writing
  • 30 marks = Theory Methods: Extended writing

Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level

Course content

Compulsory Content

  • 4.1 Education with Theory and Methods
  • 4.1.1 Education
  • 4.1.2 Methods in context
  • 4.1.3 Theory and methods
  • 4.3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
  • 4.3.1 Crime and Deviance
  • 4.3.2 Theory and Methods

Optional Content

  • 4.2 Topics in Sociology

Option 1

  • 4.2.1 Culture and Identity
  • 4.2.2 Families and Households
  • 4.2.3 Health
  • 4.2.4 Work, Poverty and Welfare

Option 2

  • 4.2.5 Beliefs in Society
  • 4.2.6 Global Development
  • 4.2.7 The Media
  • 4.2.8 Stratification and Differentiation
Assessment

The AQA A-Level Sociology qualification is gained once all 3 exam papers are successfully completed. These exams are administered by the AQA and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments. You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your coursework requirements.

In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.

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