A Level Sociology

Sociology:

Entry requirements: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Sociology or GCSE R&L, and GCSE English Grade 5 or above.

Students learn about the society in which we live and the way people interact in different circumstances.  Sociology allows students to explore social behaviour in major areas of life in modern society e.g. Family, Crime, Education. A minimum of a level 5 is required in English and/or R&L as an entry requirement to join this course. The A-level examinations require short mark answers as well as essay-writing skills.  A-level Sociology leads to the study of Sociology at university and develops skills for job sectors such as social services, education and criminal justice

 

Studying Sociology at A Level provides students with a view of the social world which encourages them to analyse issues such as: racism, sexism, homophobia and social class inequalities. Students begin by looking at how family life in the UK has evolved. Students will be able to identify themselves in this unit of A level, as the UK today is a diverse, advanced, society and the make-up of different family types reflects this. Students will go on to analyse issues within education, again looking at: class, race and gender. Crime and Deviance will look at sociological explanations for why crime occurs and how it is controlled. Students will become aware of their own sociological imagination through the study of research methods. Overall studying Sociology at A level should enable students to see their world in a different, clearer, way. It is a subject that adapts to various careers and is very useful for anything involving human interaction.

 

Sociology A level is a course that enables students to progress academically, cultivate a passion for understanding the social world, and gain valuable skills for life. It is aimed to challenge thinking and widen your horizons and can lead to the study of Sociology at university and will develop skills for job sectors such as social services, education and the criminal justice system.

 

 

Sociology A-level comprises of three 2 hour examinations of equal weighting- 80 marks per paper.

 

AQA A level sociology specification:

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-7191-7192

https://www.tutor2u.net/sociology

https://app.senecalearning.com/

 

 

BTEC

Entry requirements: Merit or above in BTEC HSC if taken. Plus, 5 GCSE Grades 9-4 (A*-C) including GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.

BTEC National in Health and Social Care – Extended Certificate that is equivalent to one A level. This is a vocational course that prepares learners for the world of work and for a career in the health and social care sector. If GCSE Health and social care has been taken before, at least a Merit grade is required.  GCSE English Grade C min.  Learners will become familiar with different roles in the field and will have to show their understanding through 2 internal assessments (written coursework) and 2 external assessment (exams). The main focus will be to demonstrate understanding of how service users should be treated by the professionals.  You will also have an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding through practical activities such as group presentations and group tasks such as role plays.  Another key emphasis of this course is how effective you are as an independent learner able to stick to deadlines.   Also it will give you a good feel for what it is like to be an employee in any sector as the course will help you develop skills in IT, time management, team work, and communication and research skills.