Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Sociology

A Level

In Barrow-In-Furness

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Barrow-in-furness

  • Duration

    2 Years

We are all members of rapidly changing societies and our lives are affected by the rules, values and institutions of society. In this course you will study the different ways of understanding societies and social change. You are introduced to a range of topics and debates where a wide variety of teaching methods and learning experiences will give you the ability to look beyond taken for granted.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Barrow-In-Furness (Cumbria)
Rating Lane, LA139LE

Start date

On request

About this course

Normal college requirements for advanced level study. A grade C or better in GCSE English Language is preferred.

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Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Sociology

Entry Requirements
Normal college requirements for advanced level study. A grade C or better in GCSE English Language is preferred.

About the Course

We are all members of rapidly changing societies and our lives are affected by the rules, values and institutions of society. In this course you will study the different ways of understanding societies and social change. You are introduced to a range of topics and debates where a wide variety of teaching methods and learning experiences will give you the ability to look beyond taken for granted explanations. A lively interest in current affairs and the ability to discuss competing theories is central to the learning process.

In the first year 3 major topic areas will be studied for the AS. In the first, families and households, where you will consider the nature and extent of changes in both the structure of families and patterns of marriage including gender roles and the status of children. In the second, education, its role and impact along with differences in achievement between social groups will be explored. A critical understanding of the methods used by sociologists will be taught in the methods section.

In the second year a further range of topics will be studied for the A2 element. These include systems of belief, including religion, different explanations of crime and deviance and the study of suicide. A more in-depth investigation of theoretical, practical and ethical considerations influencing sociological research will be considered.

Assessment will be by examination and is likely to include data response and essay style format. Exams will be the end of the first year and in January/June of Year Two.

Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE Sociology

Price on request