Sociology is the academic study of human society that involves exploring the social interactions and relationships between different groups of people. It can be seen as about all kinds of social relationships that people share in their families, in their schools, and in work. The methods developed by sociologists are used in many other academic areas such as in market research and management studies.
It is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in English Language and Literature. It is not essential to have a GCSE in sociology to study the subject at A-level. The a sense of commitment and a willingness to work hard at a subject which can sometimes should also be remembered that sociology is an academic subject and involves you writing essays.
This is an examined course and there is no controlled assessment (coursework element). At the end of year 13, you will sit three different exams. The details of which are below: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Method | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade Paper 2: Family Beliefs in Society | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8HN |
Sociology is the academic study of human society that involves exploring the social interactions and relationships between different groups of people. It can be seen as about all kinds of social relationships that people share in their families, in their schools, and in work. The methods developed by sociologists are used in many other academic areas such as in market research and management studies.
It is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in English Language and Literature. It is not essential to have a GCSE in sociology to study the subject at A-level. The a sense of commitment and a willingness to work hard at a subject which can sometimes should also be remembered that sociology is an academic subject and involves you writing essays.
This is an examined course and there is no controlled assessment (coursework element). At the end of year 13, you will sit three different exams. The details of which are below: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Method | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade Paper 2: Family Beliefs in Society | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods | 2 hours | 33% of your final grade