Sociology is designed to appeal to students who want to find out more about the world we live in. To understand the extent we are both shaped by our society through institutions such as the political and education systems, but understand how our actions also shape social relationships and society. It is important you have a lively and enquiring mind and a desire to explore new ideas. The ideal student will be interested in current affairs, social, political and contemporary culture – in short, the world around us. You will enjoy the intellectual challenge of debating ideas, enjoy reading about and researching social issues, and be prepared to construct clear, written arguments. Many Sociology students have gone on to study Sociology or related degrees such as Criminology, Social Policy and Social Work. Future careers can include: Teaching, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Police, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Public Relations, Journalism and Marketing.
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level Students will not be expected to have studied Sociology at GCSE, but must satisfy the general entry requirements for A Level including a level 5 or above in English.
As shown above the A level consists of 3 X 2 hour papers all of equal weighting. Students also complete mid and end of topic tests for each unit (around every 6 weeks over the year). Questions in Sociology involve short answer responses relating to definitions of key concepts, application of knowledge and extended essay writing. All key assessments are based on past exam questions and use official mark schemes. Students also have mock exams in January and after Easter in year 1 and 2.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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Sociology is designed to appeal to students who want to find out more about the world we live in. To understand the extent we are both shaped by our society through institutions such as the political and education systems, but understand how our actions also shape social relationships and society. It is important you have a lively and enquiring mind and a desire to explore new ideas. The ideal student will be interested in current affairs, social, political and contemporary culture – in short, the world around us. You will enjoy the intellectual challenge of debating ideas, enjoy reading about and researching social issues, and be prepared to construct clear, written arguments. Many Sociology students have gone on to study Sociology or related degrees such as Criminology, Social Policy and Social Work. Future careers can include: Teaching, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Police, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Public Relations, Journalism and Marketing.
Two Grade 6 and four Grade 5 at GCSE level Students will not be expected to have studied Sociology at GCSE, but must satisfy the general entry requirements for A Level including a level 5 or above in English.
As shown above the A level consists of 3 X 2 hour papers all of equal weighting. Students also complete mid and end of topic tests for each unit (around every 6 weeks over the year). Questions in Sociology involve short answer responses relating to definitions of key concepts, application of knowledge and extended essay writing. All key assessments are based on past exam questions and use official mark schemes. Students also have mock exams in January and after Easter in year 1 and 2.