Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. A Level Sociology’s subject matter is diverse, ranging from crime to education, from the family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture Unifying the study of these diverse subjects is sociology’s purpose: understanding how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.
We follow the AQA specification.
“Despite having no prior experience of studying sociology before Year 12, it has quickly become my favourite subject and opened my eyes to what I want to do in the future. Learning about topics such as education has greatly impacted how I perceive society and opened my mind a lot more. Additionally, it is a very interesting subject that allows conversation and debate within the classroom. Looking back, I wish I had given myself the chance to explore the topics in more depth as we studied them.”
Sofia
Hear from our Head of Sociology – video coming soon!
Mrs Hills
Head of Sociology
Sociology can be an excellent subject to study alongside other humanities subjects. It develops skills such as analysis, evaluation and literacy. Sociology is extremely topical and will suit those who take a critical interest in the world around them.
Content
1. Education with theory and methods
2. Crime and deviance with theory and methods
3. Families and households
4. The media
Assessment
There are three exam papers of 2 hours each.
Paper 1 assesses Education with theory and methods. It contains a combination of short answer and extended writing questions and makes up 33.3% of the A Level.
Paper 2 assesses Families and households and The media. It contains extended writing questions and makes up 33.3% of the A Level.
Paper 3 assesses Crime and deviance with theory and methods. It contains a combination of short answer and extended writing questions and makes up 33.3% of the A Level.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 65444 including Level 5 in English Language or Literature GCSE.
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