Sociology

Assessment

AS Level - 2 exams May A Level - 3 exam on May There is no coursework AS Level Paper 1: Education - short answer and extended writing (40 marks) Methods in Context - extended writing (20 marks) Paper 2: Families and Households - short answer and extended writing (20 marks) Research Methods - short answer and extended writing (40 marks) A Level Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods Education: short answer and extended writing (50 marks) Methods in Context: extended writing (20 marks) Theory and Methods: extended writing (10 marks) Paper 2: Families and Households, and Beliefs in Society – extended writing (2 x 40 marks) Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing (50 marks) Theory and Methods: extended writing (30 marks) We teach using booklets and textbooks. The exams involve shorter questions and essays so the ability to write structured, extended answers is desirable.