Introduction
Sociology is about modern society and people’s behaviour. It searches for explanations for the differences and inequalities that exist by studying a wide range of social issues relating to areas such as the mass media, education, globalisation, crime and deviance. The course will encourage you to develop and sharpen your abilities to think critically, and analyse the true nature of modern British society. You will learn about different theoretical perspectives such as feminism and Marxism, preparing you for your studies at university.
Where does it lead?
Sociology is a respected academic subject at college or university, as it gives you a better understanding of behaviour in your own society. It is very useful in careers such as nursing, teaching, the police, social work therapies, as well as management, social research, policy making, and many more. You can study ‘pure’ sociology at university, or related disciplines such as social policy, criminology, cultural studies and development studies.
Assessment
3 papers, each 2 hours long, each worth 33.3% of A Level:
Paper 1: Education with Theory & Methods
Paper 2: Culture & Identity plus the Mass Media
Paper 3: Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods