Sociology
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Humanities and Social Sciences
- Qualification A Level 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length 2 years
This course can be combined with others and goes well with History, Business, Politics, Law, Geography, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, Economics, Media Studies, and English Literature and Language. A Levels can also be studied alongside a BTEC Level 3 Certificate. You will complete an AS Level in the first year.
Overview
Sociology is the study of society and human social behaviour – the range of things that govern our interactions with one another. This course gives you knowledge about contemporary society, social processes and change.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you enjoy questioning the world around you and your place within it, analysing everyday issues and institutions, debating and discussing current affairs, nationally and globally.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Study units such as identity and culture, education, beliefs in society and crime and deviance
- Learn about different sociological perspectives, research methods and develop a sociological imagination.
- Develop your own sociological awareness through wide reading and research and active engagement in the subject
- Operate in an environment of no right answers and learn to evaluate the usefulness of different theories and types of evidence
- Have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and there will be visits to universities and conferences
- Assessment
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There are two 90 minute exams at AS and three 120 minute exams at A Level.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).
Progression and careers
The analytical and interpretative skills you acquire are excellent preparation for university. Your high social awareness will be useful in a range of occupations. Further academic study and professional training can lead to a career in education (teaching), business (marketing/advertising), the caring professions (nursing, social care, social work), public services (police, probation, prison services, local council), or problem-solving careers (data analysts).
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