AS/A Level Sociology

A Level

In Worcester

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Duration

    2 Years

Why choose Sociology? Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. Sociology attempts to describe and explain people's social behaviour. In so doing, it asks questions such as why is it that people commit suicide? What causes crime? Why are some people rich and others poor? Why do girls get better exam results than boys? Why do 50,000 people in the world die of poverty.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

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Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Spetchley Road, WR5 2LU

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Course programme

A Level Sociology

Why choose Sociology?
Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. Sociology attempts to describe and explain people's social behaviour. In so doing, it asks questions such as why is it that people commit suicide? What causes crime? Why are some people rich and others poor? Why do girls get better exam results than boys? Why do 50,000 people in the world die of poverty every day? Sociology can help you to understand the social structures that shape us and prepare us for our place in the world, such as the family and education. It can also shed light on hidden aspects of society such as criminal gangs and youth subcultures.


Resources and Facilities
Detailed course handbooks
Interactive ICT resources and videos
Well-equipped Learning Resources Centre containing all the major texts and research papers


Teaching and Learning Styles
A wide variety of teaching methods is employed along with videos, guest speakers and student debates, student centred and whole group activities. Your own experience and knowledge is the basis for you to further develop your skills of research, analysis and evaluation with the support of your teacher.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Sociology conferences, with advice from chief examiners and contributions from major sociologists on topical issues.


Assessment
One module in January
One in the summer - nicely staggered!

Assessment is via a combination of short questions based on source material and essays on the major topics.


Progression Opportunities
Many students go on to study Sociology at degree level choosing a single honours degree or a combined degree with other academic disciplines such as Law and Psychology. There are also close links to fields such as marketing, criminology, research, teaching, and social work. However the social awareness and evaluative skills that you develop will be useful in whatever field you specialise in.

AS/A Level Sociology

Price on request