Overview
A-Level Sociology
Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How the way you see yourself determines the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime?
A-Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. You 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 the society you live in so you 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.
Possible Degree Options
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
- Teaching
Course Content
Topics Covered
Year 1 compulsory content
- Education
- Methods in context
- Research methods
Optional content you choose one of the following topics in the exam:
- Culture and identity
- Families and households
- Health
- Work, poverty and welfare
Year 2 compulsory content
Education with theory and methods
- Education
- Methods in context
- Theory and methods
Crime and deviance with theory and methods
- Crime and deviance
- Theory and methods
Optional Content
Option one
You choose one of the following options in the exam:
- Culture and identity
- Families and households
- Health
- Work, poverty and welfare
Option two
You choose one of the following options in the exam:
- Beliefs in society
- Global development
- The media
- Stratification and differentiation
Exams / Assessment
There are two exams in Year 1 each worth 50% of your qualification. Each exam lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes and is worth 60 marks. The exams consist of short answer and extended writing questions.
In year 2 there are three exams, each account for one third of your grade. The three exams last 2 hours and are worth 80 marks each. The exams consist of a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.
Careers
Studying sociology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options, including:
- Social work
- Human resources
- Advertising • Policing
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Law
- Teaching