Sociology explores how humans are socialized and contribute to society. We investigate all aspects of society; considering the experiences of individuals, groups, societies as a whole, and globalization. Sociology students should have an inquisitive and open mind. As well as looking at theoretical perspectives, students will learn about how sociologists carry out research. Our aim in Sociology is to enable students to be able to comprehend a wide range of sociological theories with the ability to critically analyze them. To improve their understanding of sociological concepts and how they play a role in shaping society the students must broaden their reading from their textbook. Students should complete extra reading throughout their course that gives detailed examples of sociological theory at work in real-life. Sociology students follow a two-year A-level course.
Five GCSE Grades 9 – 4 Including English and Mathematics.
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Education – Students will explore the role and function of the education system, investigating the educational achievement of different groups, examining educational policies, and evaluating their impact. Methods in Context – Students will learn how sociologists have conducted research within the field of education and carry out practical education-based research of their own. Theory and Methods – students will compare and contrast the different views found in sociology; exploring and applying these to the topic of education. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Families and households: students will investigate the changing patterns in families, particularly surrounding marriage, divorce, and cohabitation; gender roles in the family; the nature of childhood and how this is changing. Beliefs in society: students will discuss the significance of religion in the modern world; investigate different religions, religious organizations, and religious movements, and explore the relationship between different social groups and religion. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Crime and Deviance– exploring who commits crime and identifying patterns in current crime figures, the different types of crime, and other issues surrounding crime, such as prevention, punishment, and the role of the criminal justice system. Theory and Methods – comparing and contrasting the different views found in sociology; exploring and applying these to crime.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BU |
Sociology explores how humans are socialized and contribute to society. We investigate all aspects of society; considering the experiences of individuals, groups, societies as a whole, and globalization. Sociology students should have an inquisitive and open mind. As well as looking at theoretical perspectives, students will learn about how sociologists carry out research. Our aim in Sociology is to enable students to be able to comprehend a wide range of sociological theories with the ability to critically analyze them. To improve their understanding of sociological concepts and how they play a role in shaping society the students must broaden their reading from their textbook. Students should complete extra reading throughout their course that gives detailed examples of sociological theory at work in real-life. Sociology students follow a two-year A-level course.
Five GCSE Grades 9 – 4 Including English and Mathematics.
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Education – Students will explore the role and function of the education system, investigating the educational achievement of different groups, examining educational policies, and evaluating their impact. Methods in Context – Students will learn how sociologists have conducted research within the field of education and carry out practical education-based research of their own. Theory and Methods – students will compare and contrast the different views found in sociology; exploring and applying these to the topic of education. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Families and households: students will investigate the changing patterns in families, particularly surrounding marriage, divorce, and cohabitation; gender roles in the family; the nature of childhood and how this is changing. Beliefs in society: students will discuss the significance of religion in the modern world; investigate different religions, religious organizations, and religious movements, and explore the relationship between different social groups and religion. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods 2-hour written exam, 33.3% of A-level, 80 marks. Crime and Deviance– exploring who commits crime and identifying patterns in current crime figures, the different types of crime, and other issues surrounding crime, such as prevention, punishment, and the role of the criminal justice system. Theory and Methods – comparing and contrasting the different views found in sociology; exploring and applying these to crime.