Sociology

Why Should You Take This Course?

Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How the way you see yourself determines the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support your arguments, fact investigation and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus, it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.

Course Content
In the first year you will study:

• Education
• Research methods
• Families and households

In the second year of the A Level you will broaden your understanding of society. You will study:

• Crime and deviance
• Theory and methods
• Media

How will I be assessed?
At A Level, there are three exams and 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.

What could I do next?
Studying Sociology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options including: Social work, Human resources, Advertising, Policing, Marketing, Journalism, Law, Teaching, Health, Civil service.

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