Sociology AS and A2 Level

Sociology AS and A2 Level

Sociology

Location: Farnham College

Course Code:
FCSOC-GCEAS

Start: 09/09/2009

Exam Board: AQA

Level: 3

Why Study Here:
Explore this fascinating subject.

Suitable For:
Those who want to explore a controversial subject and move on to further study.

Application Method:
Application followed by individual interview

Content / Overview:
Sociology gives you a different outlook on your everyday world. It's a great opportunity to study controversial subjects not usually taught at school. AS topics focus on changing families and households, education and sociological research. A2 topics explore religion, sociological theories, crime and deviance. You learn through discussion, guided reading, written assignments, group tasks, videos, classroom presentations and online research. Sociology has a record of excellent results at both AS and A level. Many of our students move on to higher education; often selecting courses that combine Sociology with related subjects like medicine, nursing, journalism, teaching, marketing, criminology, social work or media studies.

Delivery Method:
Discussion, guided reading, written assignments, group tasks, videos, classroom presentations and online research.

Assessment:
2 modular exams per year.

Progression:
Degrees or careers in medicine, nursing, journalism, marketing, criminology, social work, police, teaching, youth work or media studies.

If you are 16-18, a British or European Union resident and enrolled on a Further Education course there are normally no tuition, registration or exam fees. If you are in need of financial support, talk to us about help with other course costs, childcare, travel and accommodation.
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