Sociology
Pool Hayes Academy - Walsall
01902368147
Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ
Course summary

Are you interested in how people behave? How society is changing and what conflicts occur? Topics such as the modern family, the education system and crime and deviance will be studied in A Level Sociology, whilst studying theoretical perspectives such as feminism, Marxism and Functionalism, questions raised will include why divorce is on the increase, why girls outperform boys at school and what are the causes of crime.

Entry requirements

• The minimum entry criteria is 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above preferably including English and Maths. If English and/or Maths falls below grade 4, students will be automatically entered into a re-sit GCSE group on arrival into Sixth Form. • You must achieve at least a grade 6 or above at GCSE in the relevant subject to study the course at A Level. • Sociology requires a grade 6 in English at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCastle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ