Sociology is an exciting A Level subject in which students gain a wider understanding of individuals and society. The course encourages critical thought about social processes and changes that have occurred as a result of crime, law making, changing social attitudes, the decline in formal religion and through the influence of individuals, social protest and social movements. If you like learning about the big social issues and discussion this is the course for you! Students learn about religious sects and cults, crime and the role of crime in society, education and how certain groups are advantaged and disadvantaged and different families and households. Students will learn to look at these topics from competing viewpoints based on sociological research and perspectives. Students will also gain an understanding of research methods and evaluate sociological practice. Students are encouraged to reflect on society, laws, life chances and outcomes for groups based on class, gender, ethnicity and age.
100% examination. Paper One: 33.3% - Education with Theory and Methods. Paper Two: 33.3% - Topics in Sociology; Families and Stratification. Paper Three: 33.3% - Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT |
Sociology is an exciting A Level subject in which students gain a wider understanding of individuals and society. The course encourages critical thought about social processes and changes that have occurred as a result of crime, law making, changing social attitudes, the decline in formal religion and through the influence of individuals, social protest and social movements. If you like learning about the big social issues and discussion this is the course for you! Students learn about religious sects and cults, crime and the role of crime in society, education and how certain groups are advantaged and disadvantaged and different families and households. Students will learn to look at these topics from competing viewpoints based on sociological research and perspectives. Students will also gain an understanding of research methods and evaluate sociological practice. Students are encouraged to reflect on society, laws, life chances and outcomes for groups based on class, gender, ethnicity and age.
100% examination. Paper One: 33.3% - Education with Theory and Methods. Paper Two: 33.3% - Topics in Sociology; Families and Stratification. Paper Three: 33.3% - Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods.