Students often find that their sociological education is not confined to the classroom. The sociological imagination can be used to analyse everything from Netflix shows to social media interactions or a commute through several very different London neighbourhoods. However, in class, the study of sociology first and foremost involves a good deal of reading and writing. Students produce weekly homework essays and are guided towards developing an appropriately formal writing style, as well as a confident command of sociological terminology. Evaluation and analysis are crucial elements of sociology, and students are encouraged to think critically and independently and to substantiate their arguments with empirical evidence, both in classroom debates and in their written work. Further aptitudes developed in A-level sociology, which will stand students in good stead at university and in the workplace, include presentation, research and group work skills.
To clarify our admission policy, we do not adopt a rigid policy. Our primary criterion is the ability to demonstrate the motivation and commitment as well as the background skills, knowledge and aptitude necessary to complete the A-level courses successfully. These cannot always be easily defined and our preference is to evaluate these factors on an individual basis, where possible. However, in general, we would expect at least grade B passes (or grade 6) at GCSE across the range of subjects, particularly those relevant to A-level subject choices. The exception to this is Mathematics, Modern Languages and Science where we expect at least A grades. The academic profile of our A-level students varies, although the majority have obtained at least A and B grades at GCSE.
Sociology can be studied as an A1, one-year intensive, course or as a two-year A-level. We follow the AQA linear A-level syllabus, with three two-hour exams at the end of the second year. In the first year, we cover Research Methods, the Sociology of Education, and the Sociology of Families and Households; in the second year, Sociological Theory, The Media and Crime and Deviance.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Lodge House, Lodge Road, London, NW4 4DQ |
Students often find that their sociological education is not confined to the classroom. The sociological imagination can be used to analyse everything from Netflix shows to social media interactions or a commute through several very different London neighbourhoods. However, in class, the study of sociology first and foremost involves a good deal of reading and writing. Students produce weekly homework essays and are guided towards developing an appropriately formal writing style, as well as a confident command of sociological terminology. Evaluation and analysis are crucial elements of sociology, and students are encouraged to think critically and independently and to substantiate their arguments with empirical evidence, both in classroom debates and in their written work. Further aptitudes developed in A-level sociology, which will stand students in good stead at university and in the workplace, include presentation, research and group work skills.
To clarify our admission policy, we do not adopt a rigid policy. Our primary criterion is the ability to demonstrate the motivation and commitment as well as the background skills, knowledge and aptitude necessary to complete the A-level courses successfully. These cannot always be easily defined and our preference is to evaluate these factors on an individual basis, where possible. However, in general, we would expect at least grade B passes (or grade 6) at GCSE across the range of subjects, particularly those relevant to A-level subject choices. The exception to this is Mathematics, Modern Languages and Science where we expect at least A grades. The academic profile of our A-level students varies, although the majority have obtained at least A and B grades at GCSE.
Sociology can be studied as an A1, one-year intensive, course or as a two-year A-level. We follow the AQA linear A-level syllabus, with three two-hour exams at the end of the second year. In the first year, we cover Research Methods, the Sociology of Education, and the Sociology of Families and Households; in the second year, Sociological Theory, The Media and Crime and Deviance.