Sociology is a popular subject at A-level. The skills and knowledge you can acquire from the study of Sociology will equip you with a life-long understanding of the society in which we live. More than once during the course you will find yourself asking ʻWhy?ʼ Why is there so much inequality?ʼ or ʻWhy is knife crime such a big problem among young people?ʼ By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to be able to explain some of these social issues and others that exist in society today. Year 12 We will study 3 components: Family Education Research Methods Education. We will examine sociological explanations for the role of education in society and study the ways in which social class, gender and ethnicity influence achievement. Families and Households. We will look at sociological explanations of the family and issues including family diversity, patterns of marriage and divorce, gender roles in the home and childhood. Year 13 We will study 3 components: Beliefs in Society Crime & Deviance Sociological Theory Beliefs in Society: We will study sociological explanations of religion, science and ideology. This includes the relationship between social change and religious beliefs, practices and organizations, as well as the rise in cults, sects and denominations. The relationship between religion and the factors of class, gender and ethnicity will also be explored. Crime and Deviance: We analyze and evaluate a range of explanations for many types of crime. Factors that influence people to commit crimes are also studied including explanations such as, gender, class, age and the influence of the media.
At least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics. To study Sociology, students will need a minimum of Grade 6 in a Humanities or ‘essay-based’ subject, such as English, History or Geography.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA |
Sociology is a popular subject at A-level. The skills and knowledge you can acquire from the study of Sociology will equip you with a life-long understanding of the society in which we live. More than once during the course you will find yourself asking ʻWhy?ʼ Why is there so much inequality?ʼ or ʻWhy is knife crime such a big problem among young people?ʼ By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to be able to explain some of these social issues and others that exist in society today. Year 12 We will study 3 components: Family Education Research Methods Education. We will examine sociological explanations for the role of education in society and study the ways in which social class, gender and ethnicity influence achievement. Families and Households. We will look at sociological explanations of the family and issues including family diversity, patterns of marriage and divorce, gender roles in the home and childhood. Year 13 We will study 3 components: Beliefs in Society Crime & Deviance Sociological Theory Beliefs in Society: We will study sociological explanations of religion, science and ideology. This includes the relationship between social change and religious beliefs, practices and organizations, as well as the rise in cults, sects and denominations. The relationship between religion and the factors of class, gender and ethnicity will also be explored. Crime and Deviance: We analyze and evaluate a range of explanations for many types of crime. Factors that influence people to commit crimes are also studied including explanations such as, gender, class, age and the influence of the media.
At least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics. To study Sociology, students will need a minimum of Grade 6 in a Humanities or ‘essay-based’ subject, such as English, History or Geography.