Oaklands Catholic School - The Sixth Form Course Guide

32 Sociology A Level Sociology A Level involves the scientific study of society. It explores social problems and institutions such as the media and social groups. This subject is based on sociological research and core theoretical views. You will explore crime trends, key explanations for crime and solutions such as policing strategies and reducing poverty. You will examine the influence of social change on family types and how individuals are influenced by their cultural identity. Furthermore, we will consider how class, gender and ethnicity can lead to inequality in society. In addition, you can expect to understand different research methods and design a piece of research. Expect to engage in discussions, group work, contemporary examples and essay planning tasks. Course Overview This A Level is linear which means students sit exams at the end of the Year 13 course. There are three exam papers which include extended writing essay questions. Paper 1: Socialisation and Culture Paper 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry Paper 3: Power and Stratification Assessment Sociology is a popular degree course which can lead to a range of job opportunities. This course is relevant to those wishing to pursue careers in teaching, social work, the criminal justice system, policing, social research, civil service, mental health, marketing and human resources. Where could it take you? Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including Maths. GCSE grade 5 or above in English Literature or Language is preferred, but not essential.

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