A-Level Sociology

This course suits students interested in how society works and what influences human behaviour. It explores key questions such as why crime rates differ between groups, why some people experience poverty, why gender differences exist in education and careers, and how digital technology shapes our identities and social lives. Sociology is an independent reading, discussion and essay-based subject. Students will take an active part in discussing ideas with their peers and as a whole class on a regular basis.

Examination Board: OCR

You will explore how society is structured and how people interact within groups and institutions. Topics include culture, socialisation, identity, youth subcultures, globalisation, the digital world, crime and deviance, and social inequality. You will also study how sociologists collect and analyse data using different research methods.

100% examination.

• Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes, 90 marks (30%)

• Paper 2: 2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks (35%)

• Paper 3: 2 hours 15 minutes, 105 marks (35%)

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.

A-Level Sociology can lead to university courses such as Sociology, Politics, Advertising, Media, Film and Journalism.

It also opens up careers in areas like Advertising, Media, Journalism, Careers Guidance, Counselling and Teaching.