Sociology develops students’ understanding of how and why people act as they do and how our society is structured. Students develop their written communication skills and their ability to frame a reasoned argument for or against a specific position. Have you ever thought: • What are the causes of crime? • Why are women shown differently from men in the media? • Why isn’t education equal for all? What are the reasons for family diversity? • How do sociologists gather evidence?
You should have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths with grade 6 in English. If you have taken GCSE Sociology, you need to have gained a 5 grade or higher.
There is no coursework for AS or A Level Sociology, instead there are a total two examinations for students who just wish to take the AS. Students who want to continue to A Level have three examinations, all taken at the end of the second year. The examinations assess your ability to analyse evidence from sources and to use that analysis to support your answers. AS Level Paper 1: 50% 1 h 30m Section A:Education Section B: Methods in Context AS Level Paper 2: 50% 1 h 30m Section A: Families and Households Section B: Research Methods A Level Paper 1: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A:Education Section B: Methods in Context Section C: Theory and Methods A level Paper 2: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A: Families and Households Section B: The sociology of the mass media A Level Paper 3: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A: Crime and Deviance Section B: Theory and Methods
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Lane, Leeds, LS17 7AG |
Sociology develops students’ understanding of how and why people act as they do and how our society is structured. Students develop their written communication skills and their ability to frame a reasoned argument for or against a specific position. Have you ever thought: • What are the causes of crime? • Why are women shown differently from men in the media? • Why isn’t education equal for all? What are the reasons for family diversity? • How do sociologists gather evidence?
You should have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths with grade 6 in English. If you have taken GCSE Sociology, you need to have gained a 5 grade or higher.
There is no coursework for AS or A Level Sociology, instead there are a total two examinations for students who just wish to take the AS. Students who want to continue to A Level have three examinations, all taken at the end of the second year. The examinations assess your ability to analyse evidence from sources and to use that analysis to support your answers. AS Level Paper 1: 50% 1 h 30m Section A:Education Section B: Methods in Context AS Level Paper 2: 50% 1 h 30m Section A: Families and Households Section B: Research Methods A Level Paper 1: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A:Education Section B: Methods in Context Section C: Theory and Methods A level Paper 2: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A: Families and Households Section B: The sociology of the mass media A Level Paper 3: 33% 2 hour written exam Section A: Crime and Deviance Section B: Theory and Methods