AS and A2 level Sociology
A Level
In Farnborough
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Type
A Level
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Location
Farnborough
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Duration
2 Years
Are you interested in people and their behaviour? If the answer is 'Yes', then Sociology could be the right course for you. Sociology asks lots of questions about the relationships between groups of people within society and explores issues of identity and inequality.
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About this course
To study Sociology at Advanced level, it is not necessary to have studied the subject at GCSE. However, you will need to have obtained at least five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English (language) and Mathematics.
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Are you interested in people and their behaviour? If the answer is 'Yes', then Sociology could be the right course for you. Sociology asks lots of questions about the relationships between groups of people within society and explores issues of identity and inequality.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
We will be looking at how society and everyday experiences shape our lives. In particular, we study patterns of behaviour within social groups and the impact of class, gender, ethnicity and age on social relationships. The focus of the course will be the UK, but references will be made to other cultures as well.
The AS units will be:
·Socialisation, Culture and Identity with Research Methods
- asks questions such as: how are cultures formed? How do we learn our identities from the environment around us? How are research methods used and combined to study this area?
·Sociology of Youth
- how is youth socially constructed? What is the relationship between young people and sub-cultures? How do young people experience education? Why are some young people more likely to commit crime?
The A2 units will be
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·Power and Control in the Sociology of Education -
what is the structure of the education system in the UK? What function does education have in society? How can differences in educational achievement be explained?
·Social Inequality and Difference with Research Methods
- what are the inequalities and differences experienced by different genders, classes, ages and ethnicities? How are research methods used and combined to study this area?
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
You will be involved in many different activities. You will be regularly asked to give your thoughts on the issues through debates and discussions as a whole class or in small groups. You might research on the Internet or in the library and produce your findings in a presentation or poster. You might watch documentaries and answer questions on relevant issues. You might examine studies performed by other social researchers to draw out strengths and weaknesses in their approach and conclusions. There will also be a series of homework assignments, based on the examination questions, set throughout the year.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
The course will be assessed through written examinations.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH SOCIOLOGY?
Any subject combination is possible, but the best correspondences are with other subjects in humanities and social sciences such as Psychology, Philosophy, History, Government and Politics, Citizenship and Law as well as Economics, Media and Film Studies.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Sociology is a useful qualification for a wide range of university courses. The subject is of particular interest to anyone considering a career in social work, nursing, teaching, journalism, politics and the police.
AS and A2 level Sociology