Full Time AS/A Level Sociology

AS/A Level Sociology

• Subject area:AS/A Levels (full-time 16-19 yr olds)
• Course type:Full time

Course description
Sociology is a fascinating and very exciting study of how our society works and how people behave in various social groups and social situations. Studying Sociology will allow you to evaluate many of the most important issues and topics which affect our society today such as family, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, mass media and the class system.
When studying the family, you might discuss issues around: the different types of families we have in our culturally diverse society; why rates of divorce continue to rise; or, when studying education, why some groups do better than others, what it is about our education system that means some people fail whilst others succeed.
In order to understand the analysis of society you will learn about different research methods and their advantages and disadvantages e.g. surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and observations. To do well in Sociology, you will need to keep up-to-date with current events by reading a quality newspaper and watching current affairs programmes. This course will help you look beyond everyday assumptions you might have about society. It will develop your ability to make sense of the world we live in. You will take part in lively discussions where you can bring your own views to subjects under debate. No previous knowledge of Sociology is required; however, a good standard of English is needed.

Entry requirements
To study AS/A levels you will normally need:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
• It is possible to progress to university without GCSE English Language and Maths at C grade or above, but your options will be reduced if you have not achieved these qualifications and it is likely to impact on your future employment opportunities. We strongly recommend that it you do not have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or above that you retake them as part of your A Level programme.

Additional information
As an A level student you can choose from over 35 A level subjects, vocational awards and GCSE Maths and English. You can choose to study either:
3 â€" 4 A levels
OR
2 â€" 3 A levels and a BTEC Award
OR
3 â€" 4 A levels and GCSE Maths/English
We work in close partnership with local schools which enables us to run minority subjects that have small numbers. It may be that you attend classes in one of our partner institutions. You will have a clear understanding at the interview stage about your timetable and where your lessons occur.
A levels are divided into two courses, AS taken in the first year and A2 in the second year; combined together they equal a full A level. Both the AS and A2 courses comprise 2 units. On the whole, A levels are assessed through formal examinations at the end of the AS programme and then again at the end of the A2 programme. In some practically based subjects there is a coursework component. Both AS and A2 qualifications count towards the requirements for university entrance.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
BFAF310C Abingdon Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday
BFWF319C Witney Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday