Sociology is the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction and culture of everyday life. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, acceptance, and change or social evolution. You don't need to have studied GCSE Sociology to study the A level. There will be teacher led sessions, class-based discussion, student-led presentations, films and podcasts and individual research. You will need to undertake private study, read around the subject and complete regular homework tasks to stay on track.
Requirements to study sociology at A Level include 5 GCSE qualifications at grade 5-9 including English at grade 5, and Science at grade 5.
Paper 1 – 2 hour written examination on Education with Theory and Methods (33.3%). Paper 2 – 2 hour written examination on Topics in Sociology (33.3%). Paper 3 – 2 hour written examination on Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (33.3%).
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
Sociology is the study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction and culture of everyday life. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, acceptance, and change or social evolution. You don't need to have studied GCSE Sociology to study the A level. There will be teacher led sessions, class-based discussion, student-led presentations, films and podcasts and individual research. You will need to undertake private study, read around the subject and complete regular homework tasks to stay on track.
Requirements to study sociology at A Level include 5 GCSE qualifications at grade 5-9 including English at grade 5, and Science at grade 5.
Paper 1 – 2 hour written examination on Education with Theory and Methods (33.3%). Paper 2 – 2 hour written examination on Topics in Sociology (33.3%). Paper 3 – 2 hour written examination on Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (33.3%).