Sociology is the study of society. Sociologists are interested in explaining why society works the way it does and the extent to which our behaviour, experiences and life chances are shaped by our social class, age, gender and ethnicity. Integral elements - Sociological theories, perspectives and methods - The design of the research used to obtain the data under consideration, including its strengths and limitations. Core themes - Socialisation, culture and identity - Social differentiation, power and stratification. Contemporary UK society - The central focus of study in this specification should be on UK society today, with consideration given to comparative dimensions where relevant, including the siting of UK society within its globalised context.
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Students will sit 3 x 2 hour papers at the end of the course Education with theory methods Exam paper 1: 2 hours 33.3% Crime and deviance with research methods Exam paper 12: 2 hours 33.3% Optional unit Exam paper 3: 2 hours 33.3%
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP |
Sociology is the study of society. Sociologists are interested in explaining why society works the way it does and the extent to which our behaviour, experiences and life chances are shaped by our social class, age, gender and ethnicity. Integral elements - Sociological theories, perspectives and methods - The design of the research used to obtain the data under consideration, including its strengths and limitations. Core themes - Socialisation, culture and identity - Social differentiation, power and stratification. Contemporary UK society - The central focus of study in this specification should be on UK society today, with consideration given to comparative dimensions where relevant, including the siting of UK society within its globalised context.
GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Students will sit 3 x 2 hour papers at the end of the course Education with theory methods Exam paper 1: 2 hours 33.3% Crime and deviance with research methods Exam paper 12: 2 hours 33.3% Optional unit Exam paper 3: 2 hours 33.3%