Engage with theoretical debates related to the education system, family, religion and crime. Sociologists undertake research to identify social problems and attempt to influence governments to improve the social world. As part of your studies you will evaluate the effectiveness of government policies, theories and research. Studying sociology will challenge you to think deeply about society and rethink many assumptions that we take for granted. You will develop your skills of analysis, evaluation, active reading and sociological imagination. You will evaluate both theoretical perspectives and research studies so that you are able to construct evidence-based arguments and critical sociological essays, which lead to justified conclusions.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below: Minimum grade 5/C or above in maths, plus grade 6/B or above in English or an essay based subject..
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ |
Engage with theoretical debates related to the education system, family, religion and crime. Sociologists undertake research to identify social problems and attempt to influence governments to improve the social world. As part of your studies you will evaluate the effectiveness of government policies, theories and research. Studying sociology will challenge you to think deeply about society and rethink many assumptions that we take for granted. You will develop your skills of analysis, evaluation, active reading and sociological imagination. You will evaluate both theoretical perspectives and research studies so that you are able to construct evidence-based arguments and critical sociological essays, which lead to justified conclusions.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below: Minimum grade 5/C or above in maths, plus grade 6/B or above in English or an essay based subject..
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.