SOCIOLOGY

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 6+ ENGLISH A-LEVEL EXAM BOARD: AQA

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Sociology is the study of societies, people and their behaviour. Sociologists are interested in the way in which institutions such as the family, education and religion shape who we are and how we behave.

The sociology course examines contemporary society where students will study many aspects of life in modern Britain. In Year 12 students will look at the sociology of education and families and households, whilst in Year 13 students will stretch their sociological understanding further with in-depth analysis of crime and deviance in addition to the Year 12 units.

This is a two year course where students sit three exams at the end of the second year.

Students will be encouraged to be interested, independent, active learners; expected to produce logical written and verbal arguments; required to participate in discussions as a class and in groups; expected to keep up-to-date with current issues; able to reflect on their own experience and the social world in which they live.

WHAT NEXT?

Students with A-Level sociology often go on to do degrees in subjects such as psychology, history and law. A qualification in sociology is useful for a wide range of careers. It is of particular value to anybody wanting a career which involves working with people and communities for example, the police force, social work and teaching.