Students will study and be examined on the British education system, the changing nature of family life in contemporary society, sociological explanations of crime and deviance, and approaches to global development. Students will also study a variety of sociological research methods and theories. There are three exams at A2 each worth 33% of the A2 qualification. Each exam lasts for 2 hours and is worth 60 marks. The exams consist of short answer and extended writing questions. AS and A-level Sociology helps students to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. They will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support your arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. It is relevant to society today so students are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers. According to bestcourse4me.com, the top six degree courses taken by students who have an A-level in sociology are: Sociology, Psychology, English studies, Business studies, Law and Teaching. Sociology is a good choice of subject for students who want a career in people centred vocations such as social work, nursing or teaching. It is also useful in a number of other careers, such as marketing, advertising, P.R., journalism or law.
Name: A-level Sociology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Sociology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150930 10:53:54 Updated 20161122 10:51:59
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Bishop Heber High School
Foundation School
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Chester Road Town: Malpas
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