Sociology is a subject that seeks to tackle and provide explanations for why people do what they do, and how we can see discernible patterns and trends in human behaviour. It is the study of society, the tensions between the social forces and influences individuals are subjected to, and the agency (ability to make decisions and choices) of those individuals. American Sociologist C. Wright-Mills described Sociology as a tool that allows us to see that our private troubles, most often, have a wider cause and consequence. A Level Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives and how far our life chances can be affected by our social class, gender and race. Sociology also looks at the institutions and forces which shape our behaviour, such as the media, religion and education. The main topics we cover are Education, Families and Households, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance. Across all years, students are taught the key sociological theories and research methods.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard.
Sociology A Level is assessed in three two-hour examinations at the end of the course. Questions are worth 10, 20 and 30 marks and so students will learn to develop extended and critical arguments in their written work. Each paper is equally divided between the three assessment objectives: knowledge, application and evaluation.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,830 - £22,050 |
| Address | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
Sociology is a subject that seeks to tackle and provide explanations for why people do what they do, and how we can see discernible patterns and trends in human behaviour. It is the study of society, the tensions between the social forces and influences individuals are subjected to, and the agency (ability to make decisions and choices) of those individuals. American Sociologist C. Wright-Mills described Sociology as a tool that allows us to see that our private troubles, most often, have a wider cause and consequence. A Level Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives and how far our life chances can be affected by our social class, gender and race. Sociology also looks at the institutions and forces which shape our behaviour, such as the media, religion and education. The main topics we cover are Education, Families and Households, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance. Across all years, students are taught the key sociological theories and research methods.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard.
Sociology A Level is assessed in three two-hour examinations at the end of the course. Questions are worth 10, 20 and 30 marks and so students will learn to develop extended and critical arguments in their written work. Each paper is equally divided between the three assessment objectives: knowledge, application and evaluation.