Course code: 1388
Course type: Full time
Duration: 2 years*
Level: 3
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

Our behaviour and the opportunities that arise in our lives are shaped by the groups we find ourselves in – determined by social influences, class, age, gender or ethnicity. If you want to scratch beneath the surface and examine how groups in society act and interact, our A level Sociology course will enable you to explore the social world, looking at contemporary social processes and changes. The range of topics studied includes families and households, health, mass media, education, wealth, poverty and welfare, work and leisure, sociological methods, power and politics, religion, and crime and deviance. Sociology will develop your appreciation of diversity, as well as giving you a knowledge base about human behaviour, social organisation and culture.

How will I be assessed?

You will receive continual feedback throught your regular assessment, writing essays and undertaking mock exams.

What will I learn?

Through group and individual work you will explore the social world, looking at contemporary social processes and changes.

What are my career opportunities?

A level Sociology is valuable preparation for a career in social services, journalism, politics, public relations, business, human sciences or public administration.

Further Study?

A level Sociology is well regarded by universities and can be further studied at degree-level in Higher Education.

Are there any extra costs?

Depending on occasion to take part on a trip.