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A LEVEL Sociology is a two year linear course. There is no course work requirement.
Y12– students will study:
Y13 – students will study:
(AQA examination board)
Students at the end of year 13 will sit three separate 2 hour exams, each exam is 80 marks and each paper represents a third of the A level qualification.
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Sociology is a vibrant and exciting subject that will require you to think differently about the society in which we live. In this course we will look at social patterns and problems, challenge orthodox views, and examine the interesting and complex workings of society. You will learn the fundamentals of Sociology and develop skills valued by higher education and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research Instead of thinking ‘What has happened?’ think ‘Why did that happen and what can be done to solve it?’.
Sociology opens up a world of opportunities for further study and careers, for example in Social Work, the Law, within the Criminal Justice System, including the police and probation services, journalism, social research, politics and many more.
Sociology is currently only available at KS5.
Mr C McGibbon completed his psychology teaching certificate (PGCE) in 1976, and then took a thirty year sabbatical working in the aviation industry. In 2006 he became tired of flying around the world and returned to teaching. He has taught Psychology, Sociology and English in various schools in Oxfordshire. He has an MSc in Forensic Psychology and an MA in English, awarded by the university of Wales. Mr McGibbon is currently an undergraduate studying for a joint honours degree in French and German.
Sociology is an evidence based discipline so our ideas and theories have to be backed by facts about society. Sociologists collect data and information by using a variety of research methods. The course is demanding and as such requires a lot of work from each of its students. You will need to be organised, motivated and enthusiastic and most importantly open to new ideas and concepts.
A LEVEL Sociology is a two year linear course. There is no course work requirement.
Y12– students will study:
Y13 – students will study:
(AQA examination board)
Students at the end of year 13 will sit three separate 2 hour exams, each exam is 80 marks and each paper represents a third of the A level qualification.
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