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Sociology – A Level
Students will enjoy Sociology if they have a genuine interest in finding out how society works, the causes of social problems and their potential solutions. The course will help to develop a growing sense of social responsibility with an emphasis on how wider society and world issues influence our relationships with others. You will cover topics such as Families and Households, Research Methods, Education, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance.
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 5. A grade 4 in English Language will be accepted if English Literature or History at grade 5 as a minimum.
Sociology students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course-related trips. In recent years, these have included:
- A visit to the Newbridge Conference on Crime and Deviance, where ex-offenders and criminal justice professionals speak about their experiences of crime.
- A visit to the annual Women of the World Conference, providing the chance to engage with leading feminist thinkers.
- Humanities trip to the USA (New York and Washington DC).
Sociology is a well-respected subject valued by employers. Sociology graduates are highly sought after by many professions, including Business and Management, the Voluntary and Charitable sectors, Teaching, Social Work, The Police Force, Social Research, and International Development. It also prepares students for careers requiring analytical and writing skills. Students interested in Social Sciences may consider related disciplines such as Criminology, International Development, Anthropology and Social Policy.
A Level Sociology will be assessed by three exam papers, all at the end of the second academic year, incorporating the two years of study:
- Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (2-hour written exam)
- Paper 2: Topics in Sociology – Families and Households and Beliefs in Society (2-hour written exam)
- Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (2-hour written exam)
The exam board for Sociology is AQA. A
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