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Course Outline

Sociology is the study of different individuals and groups within society and the influence of gender, social class, ethnicity and age on an individuals life chances.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of grade C in GCSE Sociology and GCSE English Language. If you have not studied GCSE Sociology then you must have a minimum of grade C in either GCSE History, Geography or Religious Education.

You are likely to study:

AS Units

The Family: You will look at the role of the family in contemporary Britain and the effect of historical and social changes on family structure.

Education and Sociological Methods: This unit looks at a variety of issues covered on the topic of education i.e. why do working class children under perform compared to middle class children?

You will also look at the methods of research used by sociologists in order to carry out studies.

A2 Units

Beliefs in Society:  You will look at a variety of issues surrounding the roe of religion, for example the role and formation of sects and cults.

Crime and Deviance: This unit is a synoptic paper which will encourage you to make links with other parts of the course as well as investigating the notion of crime and crime trends in society.

Assessment

AS Units

The Family: Exam
Education and Research Methods: Exam

A2 Units

Beliefs in Society: Exam
Crime and Deviance: Exam

Career Opportunities/Progression

Sociology is a subject that allows you to obtain further understanding of individuals and groups within society. Therefore, it is particularly usedul in a career working with people e.g. the public sector, health, education, social work and the legal profession.

For further information, please contact Ms L. Begum.


 

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