Sociology A Level
Examining Board: AQA
Overview
Sociology is for the thinkers, for the curious, for those who want to critically analyse the world around them. Everything we study relates to the lives we live and is therefore meaningful on a personal level. You get to think about how and where you fit into society and its impact on you; we explore how different characteristics might impact our experiences, like our gender, class or ethnicity.
Sociology gives us the opportunity to delve into the maze that is human society, question assumptions and begin to understand the world that we live in.
Course Content
A Level Sociology has the following topics:
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Families and Households
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Education
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Theories and Methods
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Media
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Crime and Deviance
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics, and Grade 5 or above in a written subject such as English Literature, English Language, or History.
How is it Assessed?
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Paper 1: 6 questions (33%)
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Paper 2: 6 questions (33%)
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Paper 3: 6 questions (33%)
Future Pathways with Sociology
Medicine, Economics, Journalism, Marketing, Teaching, Policing, Criminal Justice System, Social Policy, Politics, Arts Management, Fashion, Media, Human Resources, and Law.
