The A-level course offers students the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of studying society and methods used to do so. It is designed to encourage debate about key social issues and engage with the way societies have changed over time. Sociology is a social science that uses various research methods and analysis based on key theories produced by a range of social commentators, to develop your knowledge and opinion about the way society functions. You will learn key concepts and theories that explain how and why society works in the way it does. Everything you learn is supported with current research and real life sociological studies. You will also debate issues and events in society as they take place, linking them to what you have learnt. We encourage students to keep up-to-date with current affairs and sociological issues affecting the world around them, and widen their reading on the topics we cover. The course is taught in a dynamic and interactive way to encourage debate, critique and sharing and justifying opinions. Discussion and debate are key aspects of lessons and we will expect students to develop their own views and opinions in relation to what is being studied. The topics covered in the first year include: sociological theories (key explanations about the way society works), research methods (how sociologists gather evidence and test their theories), crime and deviance (why people commit crime and their experience of the criminal justice system and education (equality of opportunities and the purpose of education). In year two of the A Level, students study international globalisation (how society diversifies and connects across the world) and families and households (different types of families and the way children are socialised into their society, including their norms and values).
An English GCSE grade 4 or above is needed to demonstrate that you are able to write essays to A Level standard so that your ideas, analysis and arguments are presented in a clear and compelling way. A grade 4 in Maths will facilitate quantitative research analysis.
The examination takes the form of some shorter answer questions and extended essays, where you need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: research methods, theories and concepts, applying these to a range of social issues so that you present your ideas, make judgements and draw conclusions. 3 Papers: All 2 hours long - each contributing a third to your final grade: Education/theory/research methods Topics in sociology (globalisation and the family) Crime and Deviance/theory/research methods Note there is no coursework requirement to this course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
The A-level course offers students the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of studying society and methods used to do so. It is designed to encourage debate about key social issues and engage with the way societies have changed over time. Sociology is a social science that uses various research methods and analysis based on key theories produced by a range of social commentators, to develop your knowledge and opinion about the way society functions. You will learn key concepts and theories that explain how and why society works in the way it does. Everything you learn is supported with current research and real life sociological studies. You will also debate issues and events in society as they take place, linking them to what you have learnt. We encourage students to keep up-to-date with current affairs and sociological issues affecting the world around them, and widen their reading on the topics we cover. The course is taught in a dynamic and interactive way to encourage debate, critique and sharing and justifying opinions. Discussion and debate are key aspects of lessons and we will expect students to develop their own views and opinions in relation to what is being studied. The topics covered in the first year include: sociological theories (key explanations about the way society works), research methods (how sociologists gather evidence and test their theories), crime and deviance (why people commit crime and their experience of the criminal justice system and education (equality of opportunities and the purpose of education). In year two of the A Level, students study international globalisation (how society diversifies and connects across the world) and families and households (different types of families and the way children are socialised into their society, including their norms and values).
An English GCSE grade 4 or above is needed to demonstrate that you are able to write essays to A Level standard so that your ideas, analysis and arguments are presented in a clear and compelling way. A grade 4 in Maths will facilitate quantitative research analysis.
The examination takes the form of some shorter answer questions and extended essays, where you need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: research methods, theories and concepts, applying these to a range of social issues so that you present your ideas, make judgements and draw conclusions. 3 Papers: All 2 hours long - each contributing a third to your final grade: Education/theory/research methods Topics in sociology (globalisation and the family) Crime and Deviance/theory/research methods Note there is no coursework requirement to this course.