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The program emphasizes developing multi-perspective, critical thinking about issues such as youth culture, crime, and injustice, while challenging whether these problems should persist. Entry, assessment structure, and opportunities for enrichment and student support are provided to help learners succeed from AS through A2.","SOCIOLOGY  \nA LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTION  \nIn terms of the history of life on Earth, it’s only yesterday that mankind was living in the caves, and the day before when we were swinging from branch to branch with the other creatures. In the blink of an eye we have developed into a complex society with a plethora of accompanying social problems but with also a wealth of opportunities which are open to us. It’s these factors which affect how our species, and the groups within it, work on a day today basis.  \nOver a fascinating two year period you’ll cover a spectrum of subjects which will help you make sense of the society and the culture you live in. Studying sociology offers insights into social and cultural issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture and identity, youth culture, crime and social inequality. More than once during the course you’re bound to ask yourself the question,“does the world have to be like this? Poverty, ignorance, crime, injustice ... shouldn’t these be a thing of the past?”  \nOn the course you will study many topics, including;  \nUnit 1: Socialisation, culture and identity.  \nUnit 2: Researching and understanding social inequalities.  \nUnit 3: Debates in contemporary society.  \nProgression  \nMany of our students go on to read Sociology at University and then pursue a career within the discipline.These can include working within the criminal justice system, advertising, marketing, helping those with substance abuse and rehabilitation, research, journalism, health planning, teaching, governmental planning and the civil service. Last year our students went on to study a variety of degrees that required a high grade in Sociology.These included Criminology, Social Policy, Politics, Sociology, Social Science, Teaching,Theology, International Relations, Child Nursing, Retail Management, Law, Sports Science and History. Sociology also helps to develop skills that will be useful in almost any job-especially jobs where you have close contact with other people.  \n“Sociology develops a number of transferable skills such as problem solving, communication, critical and creative thinking and data analysis skills.”  \nENTRY REQUIREMENTS  \nIt is not essential that you have GCSE Sociology, but if you have we require you to have at least a grade 6 to proceed to AS. A very good standard of literacy must be reflected in GCSE grades, with a grade 6 or above in English Language and or Literature.You should have an interest in current social, political and economic events and be prepared to read the ‘quality’ press (such as “The Guardian”) and magazines such as “Sociology Review” as well as watching the News and social documentary programmes.These activities will help you to start thinking like a sociologist!  \nASSESSMENT  \nThere is no coursework element for Sociology, and students are therefore assessed solely on their examination performance.There are three exams encompassing three main Assessment Objectives.  \nThe skill of written communication is central to success in Sociology and essays are present in every exam.We very much emphasise the importance of acquiring essay writing skills early in the course.  \nAssessment takes place formally and informally in class and the nature of the subject lends itself extremely well to group work and presentations which are assessed by both the teacher and other members of the group.Alongside the main exams, there are regular class assessments, mock papersand formal and informal tests. 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