Sociology is the study of people in social groups and deals with how societies are constructed. It investigates patterns of human behaviour: of interaction and cooperation, inequality and conflict. It examines where our beliefs, routines and aspirations come from and how these are influenced by social factors. A-level Sociology is an interesting and worthwhile course. It encourages a critical understanding of contemporary society. As one student notes, “Sociology offers a chance to discover how brilliant you can be if you think critically”. Furthermore, it stimulates a lifelong interest in social issues. The first year of the A-level course covers the Sociology of Families and Households, Education and Research Methods. In year two we cover Crime and Deviance, Beliefs in Society as well as Theory and Methods. The course is demanding but fulfilling; there is a lot of independent study required, particularly when it comes to learning terminology and key case studies. GCSE Sociology is a good basis for A-level Sociology but is not essential for the A-level course.
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs with a minimum grade 6 including Maths and English and for the subjects taken through to A-level, however we require a grade 7+ if studying Maths or Further Maths. A good grasp of English is required for the discursive nature of the subject and the demands of essay-writing as well as learning complex terminology. Students should also be willing to challenge their own and other people’s preconceptions and should never be prepared to accept things at face value.
Paper 1: Education with Theory & Methods Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours Paper 2: Families & Households with Beliefs in Society Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | The Newton Building, St. Georges Avenue, NN2 6JA |
Sociology is the study of people in social groups and deals with how societies are constructed. It investigates patterns of human behaviour: of interaction and cooperation, inequality and conflict. It examines where our beliefs, routines and aspirations come from and how these are influenced by social factors. A-level Sociology is an interesting and worthwhile course. It encourages a critical understanding of contemporary society. As one student notes, “Sociology offers a chance to discover how brilliant you can be if you think critically”. Furthermore, it stimulates a lifelong interest in social issues. The first year of the A-level course covers the Sociology of Families and Households, Education and Research Methods. In year two we cover Crime and Deviance, Beliefs in Society as well as Theory and Methods. The course is demanding but fulfilling; there is a lot of independent study required, particularly when it comes to learning terminology and key case studies. GCSE Sociology is a good basis for A-level Sociology but is not essential for the A-level course.
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs with a minimum grade 6 including Maths and English and for the subjects taken through to A-level, however we require a grade 7+ if studying Maths or Further Maths. A good grasp of English is required for the discursive nature of the subject and the demands of essay-writing as well as learning complex terminology. Students should also be willing to challenge their own and other people’s preconceptions and should never be prepared to accept things at face value.
Paper 1: Education with Theory & Methods Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours Paper 2: Families & Households with Beliefs in Society Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods Total of 80 marks Assessed by written exam: 2 hours