Welcome to Sociology A Level By the end of this course you will: Learn about how Society works and shapes our lives ...thinking about issues such as why People turn to crime? Develop an understanding of sociological concepts and theories Consider current sociological issues, problems and institutions that affect our lives such as Crime, Poverty, Gender and Ethnicity.

Sociology A Level: Course content You will study... Overview Example topics: In Year 12 Families and Households Childhood, Power Relationships, Changing Patterns. Education Why some Sociological groups achieve higher grades than others? In Year 13 Criminology Why some people offend and others don’t. Beliefs Theory Why would people join a cult? Marxist, Feminist, Functionalist.

Sociology A Level: 100% Assessment Exam board: Assessment: Percentage: Detail: Examination 100% 3 exams sat at the end of Year 13. Mocks at the end of Year 12 plus internal exams throughout. Coursework - Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

Sociology A Level Requirements Which skills are needed? Course requirements General College entry requirements Recommended Grade B equivalent in English Which skills are needed? Essay writing skills Application skills to relate real world events to Sociological theory Expectations and workload 3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year 1-2 homework assignments completed per week High level of independent reading to support classroom learning An intrinsic interest in current affairs

Sociology A Level Further information 2015/6 Course Performance 83% of students achieved an A*-C grade by the end of Year 13 18% Achieved A or A* 2015/6 Example student destination(s) Sociology / Criminology YORK, DERBY, MANCHESTER and SHEFFIELD Department contact details Ms Shelly Challoner mchalloner@toothillschool.co.uk

Sociology A Level Sociology is about thinking critically about the world you live in and understanding some of the theories which try to explain it.