Sociology AS Level

A Level

In Leicester

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    1 Year

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Regent Road, LE1 7LW

Start date

On request

About this course

As part of a level 3 programme a minimum of 5 grade Cs at GCSE, or equivalent, including English Language.
Students will benefit from having skills in essay-writing and note-taking in addition to the entry requirements.

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Course programme

SOCIOLOGY AS Level (Year One)
  • Level 3 course
  • One year (AS) or two years (A level)
  • Progression higher education and employment
  • Exam board AQA
  • 5 periods a week
  • This course is offered within the Society, Health & Professional Studies Division

Course outline
Unit 1 Families and Households
Unit 2 - Sociology of Education and Research Methods

Assessment
Unit 1 is examined (40%)
Unit 2 is examined (60%)

Teaching styles
Note-taking, discussion and debates, DVDs/videos, worksheets, group work, student presentations, supported self-study.

Subject combinations
Complementary subjects are Government & Politics; Psychology; History; Law; Media Studies; Health & Social Care; Religious Studies.

Resources and facilities
Specialist teaching rooms; student laptop computers; wide range of textbooks; well-stocked library; handouts to complement students notes; extension readings available; induction/coursework booklets and supporting materials provided; revision guides supplied; model essays available; huge range of websites available, including internal college site.

Key features
Dedicated, enthusiastic teachers; open access policy: students get regular support outside of lessons; mentoring support available; revision lessons and materials provided; regular discussion/debates; students develop skills in communication, evaluation, group work, individual research, analysis, evaluation, critical thinking, and study provocative and often controversial topics which have a direct impact on their everyday lives.

Progression
Studying Sociology or a related course at university (Criminology is becoming an increasingly popular course with our students). Possible careers include teaching, social work, social researching, media/journalism, human resources, probation officer, community work.

SOCIOLOGY A2 Level (Year Two)

Course outline
Unit 3 Beliefs in Society or Power and Politics
Unit 4 - Crime and Deviance and Research Methods

Assessment
Unit 3 is examined (40%)
Unit 4 is coursework (60%)

Entry requirements
A pass in the AS level.

Sociology AS Level

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