A-Level Sociology

Are you interested in how people behave? How society is changing and what conflicts occur?

Topics such as the modern family, the education system and crime and deviance will be studied in A-Level Sociology, whilst studying theoretical perspectives such as Feminism, Marxism and Functionalism, questions raised will include why divorce is on the increase, why girls outperform boys at school and what are the causes of crime.

First year

• Education with methods in context
• Research methods, families and households

Second year

• Education with theory and methods
• Families and households
• Beliefs in society
• Crime and deviance
• Sociological theories

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in English Language or an essay-based subject.

You will be assessed by three external written exams.

• Paper 1- Education with Theory and Methods
• Paper 2- Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and Beliefs in Society)
• Paper 3- Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

A qualification in Sociology is good preparation for a wide range of careers, for example the Police, Prison Service, Youth Work, Teaching, Social Work and the Probation Service. Obtaining A-Level Sociology can also lead you on to a wide variety of degree courses at university.