AS Sociology

Course Team Leader: Duric, Snezana

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: All full time students will receive an advisory interview with an A Level Admissions tutor. For part time and full time study you should have GCSE English at grade C or above. A background in social science or humanities is also useful but not essential.

Study Hours: 4,5
Nº of Weeks:34

Additional Enrolment Info: .

Additional Timetabling: Can be studied as part of a full time A level package

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Successful completion of AS will allow you to progress to the A2 year and a full A level.

Careers Progression: A-level sociologyis valued in a wide range of careers including the caring professions, social work, personnel, education and business

Course Description:
Sociologists are interested in how and why society works in the way it does. This course looks at how we are shaped by social class, age, gender, race and institutions such as education and religion.

Description Breakdown:
3 AS Units: family, education, and research methods, all three of these topics are well related to contemporary issues today.

You will be assessed by three final examinations and regular assignments. Exam or essay questions are set regularly.

A one year A Level requires commitment to study with wide ranging reading and regular completion of assignments.

Assessment Description: Exams

Nº Places Available: 25

Trips Residentials: All learners on full time courses will be given the opportunity to visit universities for Open Days and HE fairs.

Qualification: AS Sociology (AQA)

Tuition Fees: 450
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 45
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 495

Additional Costs: It is recommended that you purchase a textbook. A good investment would be: Moore, S, Chapman, S and Aiken, D - Sociology for A2, Collins.

You will be expected to provide your own pens and paper.

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Wednesday & Friday