A Level – Sociology

Sociology is the study of people in society, but depending on how we define what we mean by society will determine how we study it. Sociologists are interested in finding out about a variety of social phenomena, including: family, education systems, different cultures, religious beliefs, crime and deviance.

In Sociology lessons you will be given opportunities to discuss and debate a whole range of topical sociological issues. A few examples of topics studied are:

• why do some people join gangs?
• why do people get married or divorced?
• why do some people underachieve in school?
• why do some pupils join anti-school sub-cultures?

Course Highlights:

Sociology Academy, trips and guest lectures

Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

This must include a written subject.

100% written examination.

All of the skills that you develop and the knowledge that you will gain will prepare you for a range of careers and university courses such as human resource management, journalism, law, teaching, marketing, the police and advertising.

For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.