Stockton Riverside College :: SRC Bede Sixth Form :: Courses

Sociology

Introduction

Sociology introduces various aspects of society. If you are interested in people in groups, this could be for you. For example, politicians talk about the importance of 'the family', but what is really happening to the family and how we define it? Why are certain groups represented in a particular way in the media?

Course Content

AS:
Unit 1: Exploring socialization, culture and identity - This unit assesses sociological knowledge and understanding of socialisation, culture and identity in the context of sociological research.
Unit 2: Topics in socialisation, culture and identity - This unit offer four optional topics from which you must study at least one: Family / Health / Religion / Youth.

A2:
Unit 3: Power and Control - This unit offers four topics from which you must study at least one: Crime and Deviance / Education / Mass Media / Power and Politics.
Unit 4: Exploring social inequality and difference - This unit assesses sociological understanding of social inequality and difference in the context of sociological research.

Assessment

AS: Unit 1 - 90 minute exam consisting of compulsory question based on pre-released material. Unit 2 - 90 minute exam with two structured questions per topic. There are 8 questions in the paper and you must answer any two questions from any of the options.

A2: Unit 3 - 90 minute exam of three unstructured essay questions per topic. There are 12 questions to choose from and you must answer any two questions from any option. Unit 4 - 2 hour exam based on a piece of research and an option of two routes for the essay questions.

Subject Entry Guidelines

No previous experience of sociology is required, but you should enjoy reading, be able to produce good written work, and have an enquiring mind. GCSE English at C or above is recommended.

Career Opportunities

Teaching, law, social work, health service, probation service, sales, civil service, local government, business and human resources.

Awarding Body: OCR

AS: 1 year – A Level: 2 years

How to Apply?

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