A Level Sociology
Northampton Academy - West Northamptonshire
01604210017
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH
Course summary

Sociology is a very successful and popular subject at Northampton Academy. This is what the OFSTED inspectors said: ‘Teaching is good in the Sixth Form. The subject is managed well through planning. Response in lessons is good. Pupils are interested in the subject and co-operate well with each other’. Sociology is the study of human social behaviour. The subject investigates patterns of learned behaviour and how these are shaped and influenced by our parents, friends, schools, work and other institutions.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in a Humanities subject Five GCSE Grade 5 or above including English Language and Mathematics please see the subject specific requirement

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods - 2 hours written exam, 80 marks, 33.3% Paper 2: Topics in Sociology - 2 hours written exam, 80 marks, 33.3% Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods - 2 hours written exam, 80 marks, 33.3%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH