Sociology
- Home
- Courses A-Z
- Sociology
COURSE Overview
Sociology by definition is the ‘study of society’. It is a fascinating and diverse subject that looks at how society functions, the institutions that make up our society (such as the education system, the family and the criminal justice system) and how these institutions can influence one another. We explore historical changes to our society and the impact that this has had on our lives as well as studying the ever-changing post-modern world around us. It is an intriguing discipline that aims to offer a systematic explanation of how society is structured and how it operates in order to explain real societal issues such as inequality, poverty and crime, as well as aiming to provide solutions to these societal problems.
If you enjoy debating and asking questions such as: Why do people commit crime? Does where you live impact on your future life-chances? Are women still disadvantaged in our society? Is childhood becoming an era of toxicity? If so, then sociology might be the course for you.
The A Level is new to most students and has excellent cross-curricular links with psychology, criminology, RS and politics.
Title: Sociology
Type: A Level
Entry Requirements: Standard entry requirements.
Course Length: 2 Years
The specification content is divided into three areas:
- Education
- Methods in Context
- Theory and Methods
- Families and Households
- The Media
- Crime and Deviance
- Theory and Methods
A level Papers 1-3 are assessed at the end of Year 13 through three 2 hour written exams; these units comprise the AQA level award.
The course allows students to pursue a diverse range of career paths including in healthcare, policing, social work, the education sector etc. amongst many other careers that require you to work with people. The A Level is good preparation for a variety of university degree courses.
“Sociology has really pushed me to explore the way I think about myself and the world around me!”
