Sociology is the study of how social forces shape and mould human behaviour, usually without our consent or acknowledgement. It’s an ever-changing subject area that makes you question how the world works and often shines the spotlight on many different forms of inequality that exist in our world today. Unit 1 – Education with Theory and Methods The education section studies the role of education in today’s society from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Students will also study how the education system has evolved from its origin to its present state and the factors that affect differences in educational achievement between different social groups. The second part of the unit focuses on a range of research methods and sociological theory. First of all, students will explore a wide variety of research methods used by modern sociologists, for example, quantitative and qualitative methods and different sources of data. Additionally, students will study the practical and ethical considerations a practising sociologist must take into account when conducting academic research. Finally, this part of the unit will include brief introductions to a range of key sociological theories and debates that will be used throughout the two-year programme. Unit 2 – Topics in Sociology (Families and Households) This unit looks at how influential the family unit can be on the development of the individual. This module starts with looking at how different theoretical perspectives view the family and then progresses to look at more controversial themes such as domestic violence, divorce and family diversity, which make this module a fascinating aspect of the subject area. Unit 3 – Topics in Sociology (Beliefs in Society) This global unit highlights the relevance of religious belief in our world today and discusses how beliefs may change over time. Specific points of discussion include: is religion a conservative force or does it promote change and instability? Is globalisation a trigger for religious fundamentalism? Is religion still a dominant ideology in the world today? These themes, along with many more, will be explored in great detail. Unit 4 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Students will explore different sociological theories of crime and social control, such as debating the success of prisons and the power that surveillance has in regulating our behaviour. In addition, the social distribution of crime by ethnicity, gender and social class will be analysed using current trends. As the unit progresses, students will study the impact that globalisation has had on a range of criminal activities committed by individuals, big businesses and even governments! In the second part of the unit, students will examine the core elements of sociological study building upon the knowledge gained in unit one. These lessons will aim to develop existing knowledge of key theories such as Marxism and feminism in much greater depth.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above.
Paper one – Education with Theory and Methods Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level. Paper two – Topics in Sociology Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level. Paper three – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW |
Sociology is the study of how social forces shape and mould human behaviour, usually without our consent or acknowledgement. It’s an ever-changing subject area that makes you question how the world works and often shines the spotlight on many different forms of inequality that exist in our world today. Unit 1 – Education with Theory and Methods The education section studies the role of education in today’s society from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Students will also study how the education system has evolved from its origin to its present state and the factors that affect differences in educational achievement between different social groups. The second part of the unit focuses on a range of research methods and sociological theory. First of all, students will explore a wide variety of research methods used by modern sociologists, for example, quantitative and qualitative methods and different sources of data. Additionally, students will study the practical and ethical considerations a practising sociologist must take into account when conducting academic research. Finally, this part of the unit will include brief introductions to a range of key sociological theories and debates that will be used throughout the two-year programme. Unit 2 – Topics in Sociology (Families and Households) This unit looks at how influential the family unit can be on the development of the individual. This module starts with looking at how different theoretical perspectives view the family and then progresses to look at more controversial themes such as domestic violence, divorce and family diversity, which make this module a fascinating aspect of the subject area. Unit 3 – Topics in Sociology (Beliefs in Society) This global unit highlights the relevance of religious belief in our world today and discusses how beliefs may change over time. Specific points of discussion include: is religion a conservative force or does it promote change and instability? Is globalisation a trigger for religious fundamentalism? Is religion still a dominant ideology in the world today? These themes, along with many more, will be explored in great detail. Unit 4 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Students will explore different sociological theories of crime and social control, such as debating the success of prisons and the power that surveillance has in regulating our behaviour. In addition, the social distribution of crime by ethnicity, gender and social class will be analysed using current trends. As the unit progresses, students will study the impact that globalisation has had on a range of criminal activities committed by individuals, big businesses and even governments! In the second part of the unit, students will examine the core elements of sociological study building upon the knowledge gained in unit one. These lessons will aim to develop existing knowledge of key theories such as Marxism and feminism in much greater depth.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above.
Paper one – Education with Theory and Methods Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level. Paper two – Topics in Sociology Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level. Paper three – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Written exam – 2 hours 33.3% of A Level.