Sociology
Awarding Body : AQA
Entry Requirements :
Grade C or above in GCSE English and Grade C History, Business Studies, RE or Geography. Students should realise that this is a written based subject with essays or mini essay styled assessment. Written communication is assessed in all units.
Course Content :
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| Unit 1 : |
SCLY 1 : |
Culture Identity & Socialisation (40%) |
| Unit 2 : |
SCLY 2 : |
Education & Sociological Methods (60%) |
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| Unit 3 : |
SCLY 3 : |
Mass Media (20%) |
| Unit 4 : |
SCLY 4 : |
Crime & Deviance / Theory & Method (30%) |
Assessment :
Where appropriate students will be offered the opportunity for assessment in both January and June for specific modules in both AS and A2.
Coursework :
There is no longer a coursework module.
Progression :
Vast range of higher education courses and career options, from research to social work, marketing to PR, the Health Service, to Law and Journalism.