This course has been designed so that candidates will acquire the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods, together with a range of skills. This course lays an appropriate foundation for further study in Sociology and related subjects in higher education. Sociology is the systematic study of society’s structure, development and composition. The focus is on topics such as The Family, Education, Stratification, and Crime and Deviance. There is also a focus on research skills, reviewing sociological methods and the application of collecting, collating and analysing data. Sociology is a rigorous academic subject that is also rooted in the real world. Studying Sociology A-level enables you to develop critical thinking skills, to analyse, and to interpret the world around you.
Anyone intending to take Sociology at A level will normally be expected to have achieved the Standard College entrance requirements.
Paper 1 Education with research methods in context 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A Level Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in psychology: Culture and Identity and the Media 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A level Paper 3 Crime and Deviance with theory and methods 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DT |
This course has been designed so that candidates will acquire the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods, together with a range of skills. This course lays an appropriate foundation for further study in Sociology and related subjects in higher education. Sociology is the systematic study of society’s structure, development and composition. The focus is on topics such as The Family, Education, Stratification, and Crime and Deviance. There is also a focus on research skills, reviewing sociological methods and the application of collecting, collating and analysing data. Sociology is a rigorous academic subject that is also rooted in the real world. Studying Sociology A-level enables you to develop critical thinking skills, to analyse, and to interpret the world around you.
Anyone intending to take Sociology at A level will normally be expected to have achieved the Standard College entrance requirements.
Paper 1 Education with research methods in context 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A Level Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in psychology: Culture and Identity and the Media 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A level Paper 3 Crime and Deviance with theory and methods 2 hour written exam, 33.3% of A level