Sociology
Wykham Park - Oxfordshire
01295251451
Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY
Course summary

The sociology course is a 2 year A-Level course that explores the nature of human society and the issues and problems central to it. Studying sociology gives an insight into social and cultural issues. It will help you develop a critical mind-set that explores issues from different perspectives, promoting an open-minded, analytical approach. With questions like, ‘who commits crime and why?’ you will find that there are many different ways of exploring this. Sociology is a beautiful discipline that stirs the imagination in a dynamic way that is engaging and rewarding. It also helps develop a host of research, thinking and writing skills that will serve you in many areas of life.

Entry requirements

- GCSE English Language at grade 4 - 5 grade 5’s or more at GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) including English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Education with Methods – 33% 2hr written exam Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology (Families and Households & The Media) – 33% 2hr written exam Paper 3 – Crime & Deviance (with Theory and Methods) - 33% 2 hr exam

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRuskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY