Sociology
Titus Salt School - Bradford
01274258969
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH
Course summary

A Level Sociology QAN code 60139948/4890 Sociology is an exciting academic option. The subject will open your eyes and allow you to see the world from a different point of view by questioning the obvious and constantly asking why? The subject allows you to explore new ideas and express them through language and analytical skills. It is a subject that works well with other social science subjects, areas of humanities and English. Year 1 Compulsory content: Education, Methods in context, Research methods Optional - You choose one of the following topics in the exam: Culture and identity, Families and households, Health, Work, poverty and welfare Year 2 Compulsory content: Education with theory and methods, Crime and deviance with theory and methods Optional content: Option one: You will study one of the following options in the exam - Culture and identity, Families and households, Health, Work, poverty and welfare Option two. You will study one of the following options in the exam: Beliefs in society, Global development, The media, Stratification & differentiation

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSE passes at grades 4 or 5 including English Language and Maths. Students must then meet subject specific typical minimum entry requirements (listed below).

How you'll be assessed

A Level Sociology is assessed by three examinations with essay style questions in June. It involves a significant amount of group discussion and reading round the subject. Learners will be examined on Year 12 content in June of Year 13 as well as new Year 13 work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBradford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHigher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH