Sociology (AS / A Level)

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Sociology is the study of society and the following units are studied:AS -Families & Households Education & Research MethodsA2 - Mass Media Crime & Deviance with Theory & MethodsSome of the issues that will be examined include:- The reasons for changes in family structure including reasons why there has been a rise in cohabitation same sex relationships and single parent families.- The explanations for differences in educational achievement such as why girls outperform boys and why middle-class students outperform working-class students.- How different social groups are represented within the media such as women ethnic groups lesbian / gay and disabled people- The reasons for differences in offending such as gender social class and ethnic differences.

Course information

Name: Sociology (AS / A Level) Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Sociology Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment AS - The first unit is assessed through a one hour examination and the second unit is assessed through a two hour examination. Both take place in May.A2 - The first unit is assessed through a one and a half hour examination and the second unit is assessed through a two hour examination. Both take place in June. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150902 09:15:20 Updated 20150902 09:15:20

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Middlesbrough College
Further Education
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01642 333333
http://www.mbro.ac.uk

Address

Dock Street Town: Middlesbrough

Learning aims

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