Sociology A level
Sociology is an exciting and dynamic subject that students will have the opportunity to study in sixth form. It is the study of how humans shape the world and how they interact with one another within society. The subject challenges students to show awareness and to think carefully about their day to day experiences as well as giving opportunities to form judgements and conclusions about how society is organised and the world that we live in.
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Grade 5 or above
Course content
AQA A level Sociology
Education with Sociological Research Methods: The study of education covers the social construction of intelligence and sociological views of education and looks at how provision varies between social, racial and gender groups and the role of the state.
Crime and Deviance with Theory & Method: This unit covers what it means to be deviant and how society treats its deviant or criminal members.
Causes of crime, crime prevention and how crime affects victims are all studied. Culture and Identity: This unit involves the study of different cultures and explores identity in great detail. Areas such as ethnicity, gender and how the media impacts who we are and how we behave are all studied.
How will I be assessed?
Paper 1 – Education with Theory and Methods, comprising a mixture of short answers and extended writing. 2 hour exam.
Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology, comprising extended writing answers. 2 hour exam.
Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods, comprising a mixture of short answers and extended writing. 2 hour exam.
Who to speak to for more information:
Mr. C. Laing, c.laing@kwschool.co.uk