Sociology

Sociology is the study of societies and the way that they shape people’s behaviour; beliefs, and identity. This two year course has been designed so that students will acquire a knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods, together with the application of a range of skills that may be applied in other subject areas.

Specification: AQA 7192

The Course

Units studied:

Unit 1: Education with Theory and Methods (33.3% of the total A Level marks)

Unit 2: Topics in Sociology - Families and households and mass media (33.3% of the total A Level marks)

Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (33.3% of the total A Level marks)

YEAR 12:

PAPER 1: Education with Methods in Context

PAPER 2: Topics in Sociology: The Family

YEAR 13:

PAPER 2: Topics in Sociology: The Media

PAPER 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Examinations

Three exams at the end of Year 13. Each exam is worth 80 Marks and is 2 Hours in length. Questions range from 4 Mark short responses to 20 and 30 Mark Essays. No Coursework.

For further details please contact Head of Sociology, Mrs Martin