Course information
Sociology
The Stephen Perse Foundation - Cambridgeshire
01223454700
Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF
Course summary

Sociology is the study of society and of people and their behaviour. Sociologists create theories to explain human behaviour and the ways in which society works. Sociology is a subject for those interested in the world around them, in the relationships between people and society, and in discussing issues that affect all of our lives. The course focuses on a number of key areas of sociological study, including Families and Households, Education, Religion and Beliefs, and Crime and Deviance. You will also study Research Methods and gain insight into the theories of key figures in Sociology such as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. Questions you will explore include: ‘Are men and women truly equal in today’s society?’, ‘Why do some pupils do better than others at school?’, ‘Is science a ‘religion’?’, and ‘What is a crime? And who decides?’

Entry requirements

To study at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form, you need IELTS 6.0+ and a minimum of a 7 at (I)GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (or 8 in Maths for Further Maths). Conditional offers based on (I)GCSE results will be made to each individual applicant.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods – 2 hours, 33.3% A Mix of 4, 6 and 10-mark short answer questions and 20 and 30-mark essay questions. Paper 2: Families and Households and Religion and Beliefs – 2 hours, 33.3% A mix of 10-mark short answer questions and 20-mark essay questions. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods – 2 hours, 33.3% A Mix of 4, 6 and 10-mark short answer questions and 20 and 30-mark essay questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressUnion Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF