AS Level Sociology (SOC-S)

AS Level Sociology (SOC-S)

Course Description
What will I learn on this course?
AS
Covers the main themes and perspectives in sociology

· Exploring Culture, Socialisation and Identity - culture, ethnicity, gender, class, age, social change and the research process.

· Topics In Socialisation, Culture and Identity - one of the following modules: Family, Religion, Health or Youth and Culture

Communication and IT Key Skill Activities will be practised and assessed throughout the above modules.
A2
· Social Inequality and Difference - recognition of and research into inequality in society through the analysis of class, gender, ethnicity and age.

· Power and Control - one of the following modules: Crime and Deviance, Education, Mass Media or Power and Politics.

What kind of assessments will I have to complete to get my qualification?
Your final A Level qualification will be based on four exams.

Name
Type
Duration
Exploring Culture, Socialisation and Identity

Four questions

1 hour 30 min

Topics In Culture, Socialisation and Identity

Two two-part structured essay questions
I hour 30 min

Power and Control

Two unstructured essay questions

1 hour 30 min

Social Inequality and Difference

Two two-part structured questions
2 hours

What kind of student is this course suitable for?
The course will appeal to you if you are interested in making sense of the rapidly changing world you live in and your situation in it. People who like to avoid shocking discoveries, who like the safety of the rules and maxims of the 'world taken for granted', who feel no temptation before closed doors, who have no curiosity about human beings should probably stay away from sociology! The content is demanding and you will need to be happy with working hard with other students, as well as being motivated to work independently.

What could I do with a qualification in this subject?
Ideal for students who would like to read Sociology at University. Sociology complements subjects such as Economics, Geography, History and Psychology. The subjects insight into social processes provide a useful contrast to Business Studies, Computing, Modern Languages and the sciences.

In terms of careers and professional opportunities - a good Sociology degree can be used for careers in, for example, the media and the civil service. Other careers include management, whether it is in the caring professions, social work, policing, medicine or in business.