Sociology
Tadcaster Grammar School - North Yorkshire
01937833466
Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB
Course summary

You will investigate and discuss political, economic and social dimensions of society, and will regularly consider the way in which contemporary governments respond to the demands of things like the provision of education to the population, and problems created by crime. Sociology will help to stimulate your interest in a broad range of issues which affect our lives, and in so doing will provide a link between theoretical type perspectives, and practical responses to current social problems.

Entry requirements

In order to enter the Sixth Form, it is a requirement that you attain an average of Grade 4 from your Key Stage 4 courses and meet the individual subject requirements. It is also a requirement that you will have achieved at least a Grade 4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE level.

How you'll be assessed

There are three examination papers, each 2 hours in length and worth 33% of total marks: Paper 1 - Education/theory and methods Paper 2 - Families and households/the media Paper 3 - Crime and deviance/theory and methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressToulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB