A Level Sociology
Social Sciences
What will you be working towards?
| Alternative Title | A Level Sociology |
| Code | ALSo |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Details
Education and methods in context: You'll consider the role of education in society. For example as part of your studies you'll look into gender and ethnicity differences in school achievement. You'll also learn how to apply your own sociology research methods to the study of education.
Research methods: You'll learn how to conduct your own sociological research, from interviews to reviewing documents and official statistics.
Crime and deviance with theory and methods: You'll learn about criminal and deviant behaviour, including factors that might lead a person to follow this path in life and how the media portrays them
Theory and methods: you'll expand on your knowledge of research methods and study theory and methods. You'll also study the media in some detail, including the impact it has on society and societal development, as well as considering the theories underpinning cultures and the identities of individuals and groups.
How will it be delivered?
There are two exams at AS-level each worth 50% of your AS qualification. Each exam lasts for 1 hour30 minutes and is worth 60 marks. The exams consist of short answer and extended writing questions.
At A-level there are three exams, each account for one third of your A-level grade. The three exams last 2 hours and are worth 80 marks each. The exams consist of a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.