Course information
Sociology
North Kesteven Academy - Lincolnshire
01522881010
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG
Course summary

A-level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. The topics we cover are: • Education with theory and methods • Crime and deviance with theory and methods • Families and households • Beliefs in society At A-level there are three exams, each account for one third of your A-level. The three exams last 2 hours and are worth 80 marks each. The exams consist of a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.

Entry requirements

Ideally a grade 5 in GCSE REP or Sociology but a Grade 5 in English/English Literature would be considered.

How you'll be assessed

Examined Component: 100% Controlled Component: 0%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMoor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG