Sociology
Are you interested in society and the diversity of the people living in it? Are you interested in how groups of people behave? Are you interested in how society has involved and organised people according to distinctions such as class, gender and race? Then this could be the course for you!
Course Overview
Studying sociology offers insights into social and cultural issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture, identity, religion, crime, families and social power. More than once during the course you’re bound to ask yourself the question, why has society developed like this? With poverty, ignorance, crime and injustice.
Entrance Requirements
To study Sociology at A Level, students should obtain at least 5 GCSE Grades 9 – 4 to include Grade 4 or above in Maths and Grade 5 or above in all English subjects entered.
Awarding Body
AQA
Assessment
Year 1:
Paper 1 – Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS)
Paper 2 – Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS)
Year 2:
Paper 1 – Written Paper: 2 hours (33.3%)
Paper 2 – Written Paper: 2 hours (33.3%)
Paper 3 – Written Paper: 2 hours (33.3%)