Start Date
- September 2024, Full Time
Summary
Sociology is the study of society using a range of different perspectives. We look critically at different features of society, such as the family, education, beliefs and crime, thereby , opening ourselves up to new ideas and questioning our own experiences. There is no right and wrong in sociology, only different points of view, and critical thinking is therefore encouraged.
Sociology will enable you to question social organisation, understand people's experiences in different social positions and social groups and become more articulate and fluent in expressing your ideas and opinions.
Students come to sociology from a wide variety of backgrounds and with a range of different experiences and work with a subject specialist with a real commitment and belief in the value of sociology. This makes for lively and stimulating sociological discussion and debates. Classes include using topical visual material, news articles, interactive textbooks and more.
Sociology is an academically rigorous subject, combining theoretical perspectives and real world problems. To succeed, you will need to enjoy reading and writing, should have a keen interest in society and social issues and should be prepared to question common sense understanding. You will learn to compare different ways of understanding society so should be open to different arguments. Sociology goes well with other social sciences and humanities subjects.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a grade 5 in GCSE English Language. Students do not need to have completed GCSE Sociology, however if it has been taken, a minimum of a grade 5 should have been achieved.
Applicants should also meet the overall Sixth Form entry requirements.
Learning Outcomes
To gain the skills and knowledge required to achieve an A level in sociology.
Assessment
You will be assessed through exams that will test what you have learnt in each section of the course. There are three two-hour written papers that are sat at the end of the second year. Assessment throughout the course is mostly via essay writing and teacher assessment of contributions to class discussion etc.
Progression
Students who have studied sociology often go on to university to study it further. Other A level sociology students typically move onto university to study politics, law, history, social work, teaching, social policy, criminology etc.
Career Progression
Students may progress into a range of occupations such as policing, social work, law, teaching, the Civil Service etc.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
