Unit 1: Education and Research Methods Students will study the role and functions of the education system, differential achievement by social groups as well as the impact of educational policies. Students will also study sociological research methods and must be able to apply these to a range of issues. Unit 2: Topics in Sociology Students will study the topics of families and household and beliefs in society. The study of these topics will engage students in theoretical debate and will also foster a critical awareness of contemporary social processes and change. Unit 3: Crime and Deviance Students will study the topic of crime and deviance which will include the social distribution of crime, crime control and punishment. Students will also need to be actively aware of the role of research methods and the processes involved.
• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • GCSE grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature.
Paper 1: Education with theory and methods 33.3% Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sociological theories, concepts and evidence and sociological research methods and be able to apply these to a range of issues. Students are also assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of Education. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 33.3% Students are assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of Families and Households and Beliefs in Society. Paper 3: Crime and deviance with theory and methods 33.3% Students are assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of crime and deviance. Students must also be able to apply the use of research methods to the topic and show understanding of the processes involved when carrying out research.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT |
Unit 1: Education and Research Methods Students will study the role and functions of the education system, differential achievement by social groups as well as the impact of educational policies. Students will also study sociological research methods and must be able to apply these to a range of issues. Unit 2: Topics in Sociology Students will study the topics of families and household and beliefs in society. The study of these topics will engage students in theoretical debate and will also foster a critical awareness of contemporary social processes and change. Unit 3: Crime and Deviance Students will study the topic of crime and deviance which will include the social distribution of crime, crime control and punishment. Students will also need to be actively aware of the role of research methods and the processes involved.
• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • GCSE grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature.
Paper 1: Education with theory and methods 33.3% Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sociological theories, concepts and evidence and sociological research methods and be able to apply these to a range of issues. Students are also assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of Education. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 33.3% Students are assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of Families and Households and Beliefs in Society. Paper 3: Crime and deviance with theory and methods 33.3% Students are assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to present arguments, make judgements, draw conclusions as applied to the topic of crime and deviance. Students must also be able to apply the use of research methods to the topic and show understanding of the processes involved when carrying out research.