Sociology will appeal to students who are interested in social issues. It explores many aspects of society and social life and provides a framework for understanding different explanations for human behaviour. Students will have the opportunity to look at a number of studies carried out by sociologists. A-level Sociology is a two year programme, but when you successfully complete the first year you will have achieved an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) in Sociology. The Programme of Study In your first year you will study the topics: Families & Households, Education and Research Methods. You will study many issues in society, such as changes in rates of marriage and divorce in the family structure. Reasons for differences in educational achievement will also be explored and will try to answer why groups in society differ in their educational experience. Research methods allow students to explore the range of ways in which sociologists study the social world around them. The first year is assessed by two 90 min exams at the end of the AS year. In the second year of the A-Level, students will study sociological topics at a higher level together with crime and deviance and beliefs in society. Within beliefs in society, we explore the role of religion, the role of cults, sects and churches and their relationship to religious activity and whether or not religion is in decline in today’s society. In theory and methods, students will consider the key research methods available to sociologists to study society, the major theories which aim to explain the social world in which we live and whether or not sociology is a science. In Crime and Deviance, students consider the different explanations for crime & deviance and study how criminal behaviour differs between groups in society. Students will also explore and evaluate the ways crime and deviance is researched in Sociology. A-level Sociology is assessed through linear assessment by three two hour exams at the end of the two year course. They will assess your skills and knowledge gained in Sociology over the whole two years. The marks and grades achieved in the AS exams do not contribute towards the full A-level grade. Higher Education and Career opportunities Sociology combines well with a range of A-Levels from the fields of Arts, Languages, Humanities and Sciences. It is a popular choice at University, either as a Single Honours or as part of a Combined Degree. It is also a suitable subject for courses that lead into social work, nursing or the teaching profession. Other career possibilities include the media, marketing and personnel.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
Sociology will appeal to students who are interested in social issues. It explores many aspects of society and social life and provides a framework for understanding different explanations for human behaviour. Students will have the opportunity to look at a number of studies carried out by sociologists. A-level Sociology is a two year programme, but when you successfully complete the first year you will have achieved an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) in Sociology. The Programme of Study In your first year you will study the topics: Families & Households, Education and Research Methods. You will study many issues in society, such as changes in rates of marriage and divorce in the family structure. Reasons for differences in educational achievement will also be explored and will try to answer why groups in society differ in their educational experience. Research methods allow students to explore the range of ways in which sociologists study the social world around them. The first year is assessed by two 90 min exams at the end of the AS year. In the second year of the A-Level, students will study sociological topics at a higher level together with crime and deviance and beliefs in society. Within beliefs in society, we explore the role of religion, the role of cults, sects and churches and their relationship to religious activity and whether or not religion is in decline in today’s society. In theory and methods, students will consider the key research methods available to sociologists to study society, the major theories which aim to explain the social world in which we live and whether or not sociology is a science. In Crime and Deviance, students consider the different explanations for crime & deviance and study how criminal behaviour differs between groups in society. Students will also explore and evaluate the ways crime and deviance is researched in Sociology. A-level Sociology is assessed through linear assessment by three two hour exams at the end of the two year course. They will assess your skills and knowledge gained in Sociology over the whole two years. The marks and grades achieved in the AS exams do not contribute towards the full A-level grade. Higher Education and Career opportunities Sociology combines well with a range of A-Levels from the fields of Arts, Languages, Humanities and Sciences. It is a popular choice at University, either as a Single Honours or as part of a Combined Degree. It is also a suitable subject for courses that lead into social work, nursing or the teaching profession. Other career possibilities include the media, marketing and personnel.