Sociology - A Level

What does the course aim to do?

To provide an insight into British social life and social issues.

To provide a theoretical and empirical background with which to examine British social life.

What will I be studying?

• AQA A Level Sociology
• Family and Household
• Education with sociological theory and methods
• Crime and Deviance with sociological theory and methods
• Sociology of Beliefs

How will I be assessed?

Paper 1 – 2 hour exam
Education with sociological theory and methods

Paper 2 – 2 hour exam
Family and Household
Sociology of Beliefs

Paper 3 – 2 hour exam
Crime and Deviance with sociological theory and methods

Am I suited to this subject?

You will need to have:

• A general interest in current affairs and social issues.
• Confidence with written language.
• An analytical mind able to organise and interpret information.
• Self-discipline and personal motivation to read and study independently.

Where will it lead in the future?

This is a popular A Level and degree subject. It has many specifically vocational applications including: the Public Services and Administration, the Caring Professions, Medicine, Law and Education. Sociology is an A Level which leaves future options very open.

How will I study?

• Lectures
• Discussion
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Reading and note-taking
• Essay writing

What will I need to do myself?

• Reading and note-taking
• Essay writing
• Daily reading of a quality newspaper/ on-line news site
• Pay attention to current affairs in the media

Why should I come to Canon Slade to study Sociology?

Pass rates are consistently at 100% .