Sociology
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

Sociology offers students the chance to gain a better understanding of the society in which they live. It is a subject that challenges existing views and encourages critical thinking. Politics, including government policy, is integral to the course and this requires diverse learning resources such as newspapers, television, and the Internet. Sociology is an evidence-based subject. It considers different theoretical perspectives which are supported or refuted by research. If we know the cause of social problems the knowledge may be used to design social policies.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). Min Aps 5 English Language or Literature Grade 6

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Education with theory and methods (assessing 4.1 Education) Written exam, 2 hours (1⁄3 of the qualification) Paper 2: Topics in sociology (assessing Topics in sociology option 1 and option 2 above) Written exam, 2 hours (1⁄3 of the qualification) Paper 3: Crime and deviance with theory and methods (assessing 4.3 Crime and deviance) Written exam, 2 hours (1⁄3 of the qualification)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB