Sociology
Southam College - Warwickshire
01926812560
Welsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW
Course summary

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods Much of the same content as the AS Paper 1 but with more work on the big theories of sociology. Assessment: 2 hour written exam, 80 marks; 33.3% of A-level Paper 2: Topics in Sociology The Family; Beliefs in society Similar ‘Families and Households’ content to the module at AS. Beliefs in Society investigates the way we make sense of the world today and tries to explain why religious sects and cults emerge, why religious fundamentalism is growing and whether religion is dying off in countries like the UK. It asks if we trust science any more. Assessment: 2 hour written exam, 80 marks; 33.3% of A-level Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods We investigate the different explanations for the causes of crime and the different approaches to reducing crime. We analyse which types of people appear to be more involved in different types of crime. We look at ‘new’ crimes of the environment and the global drugs and trafficking trades. We look at key theories explaining society. Assessment: 2 hour written exam 80 marks, 33.3% of A-level

Entry requirements

- GCSE Grade 6 or above in English language or English Literature. - The minimum general requirements for Sixth Form entry are a minimum of 5 GCSE Grade 4s including English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods Assessment: 2 hour written exam, 80 marks; 33.3% of A-level Paper 2: Topics in Sociology Assessment: 2 hour written exam, 80 marks; 33.3% of A-level Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Assessment: 2 hour written exam 80 marks, 33.3% of A-level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWelsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW