Sociology is the study of people in society. We look at the way people are shaped by institutions in Britain and the world. The focuses of the A-level specification are the ideas which explain society and the methods we use to investigate society. Sociology is a complex subject that requires students to take a critical look at society and to be able to evaluate debates about the nature of society and its policy. Students need to have very good literacy skills. Sociology has an extensive vocabulary, and the examinations involve extended writing. Additionally, students need to be aware of the world around them and to have a questioning approach. There are many debates in sociology, and students who are interested in ideas will enjoy this subject. Sociology also gives an insight into social research. Sociology combines particularly well with English, Economics, Psychology, Media, Government and Politics, Law and Religious Studies, but can combine equally well with science subjects. In terms of careers, Sociology leads to many possibilities including academic research, market research, social policy planning, teaching, social work, media, and journalism.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
Sessions will be centred on the needs of the students. However, although notes and other written materials will be given to students, students are expected to make notes to reinforce the learning in the lesson. Students will also be expected to read ahead as this course has a heavy workload. Tutoring will emphasise the skills necessary to be successful in the exam, focusing on essay writing skills and strategies for approaching data response questions. Students will be required to produce regular homework and one Timed Assignment each week. These form an integral part of the teaching strategy to assess the extent to which teaching objectives have been achieved. Students will be expected to read any written feedback given, and most importantly, to act upon it. A Level Specification – AQA 7192 Paper 1: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks • Education with theory and methods • Education: short answer and extended writing – 50 marks • Methods in context: extended writing – 20 marks • Theory and Methods: extended writing – 10 marks Paper 2: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks Topics in Sociology • Section A: extended writing – 40 marks • Section B: extended writing – 40 marks • Section A topic: Families and Household Section B topic: The Media Paper 3: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks • Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods • Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing – 50 marks • Theory and Methods: extended writing – 30 marks
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,829 - £23,913 |
| Address | 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3AU |
Sociology is the study of people in society. We look at the way people are shaped by institutions in Britain and the world. The focuses of the A-level specification are the ideas which explain society and the methods we use to investigate society. Sociology is a complex subject that requires students to take a critical look at society and to be able to evaluate debates about the nature of society and its policy. Students need to have very good literacy skills. Sociology has an extensive vocabulary, and the examinations involve extended writing. Additionally, students need to be aware of the world around them and to have a questioning approach. There are many debates in sociology, and students who are interested in ideas will enjoy this subject. Sociology also gives an insight into social research. Sociology combines particularly well with English, Economics, Psychology, Media, Government and Politics, Law and Religious Studies, but can combine equally well with science subjects. In terms of careers, Sociology leads to many possibilities including academic research, market research, social policy planning, teaching, social work, media, and journalism.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
Sessions will be centred on the needs of the students. However, although notes and other written materials will be given to students, students are expected to make notes to reinforce the learning in the lesson. Students will also be expected to read ahead as this course has a heavy workload. Tutoring will emphasise the skills necessary to be successful in the exam, focusing on essay writing skills and strategies for approaching data response questions. Students will be required to produce regular homework and one Timed Assignment each week. These form an integral part of the teaching strategy to assess the extent to which teaching objectives have been achieved. Students will be expected to read any written feedback given, and most importantly, to act upon it. A Level Specification – AQA 7192 Paper 1: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks • Education with theory and methods • Education: short answer and extended writing – 50 marks • Methods in context: extended writing – 20 marks • Theory and Methods: extended writing – 10 marks Paper 2: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks Topics in Sociology • Section A: extended writing – 40 marks • Section B: extended writing – 40 marks • Section A topic: Families and Household Section B topic: The Media Paper 3: • 33.3% of final qualification. 2 hours 80 marks • Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods • Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing – 50 marks • Theory and Methods: extended writing – 30 marks