1. 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.

2. 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.

4. 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 -
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5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.