Examining Board - AQA
AS Modules
Why choose Sociology: - Sociology is relevant to the understanding of the world and people around us. It looks at how and why society is the way it is, we look at different groups and their experiences of life. The subject is modern, as it assesses how the world is changing as well. Sociology can also be used to form the basis of various careers, such as: Police work, teaching, the army, caring, media work, research, law, and medicine, to name a few. You will enjoy Sociology, as a lot of the work is based not only on fact, but you can also bring in your own experiences into the discussion in class, and listen to other viewpoints.
AS Modules
- Module 1 Families and Households
- Module 2 Education
- Module 3 Coursework
- Module 1 Families and Households. A 1 hour 15 minute paper, worth 35% of the AS level mark, 17.5% of the overall A level.
- Module 2 Education. A 1 hour 15 minute paper, worth 35% of the AS level mark, 17.5% of the overall A level.
- Module 3 Coursework – 1200 words. Worth 30% of the AS mark, 15% of the A level. This will be completed the week after we return from February half term.
A2 Modules
- Module 4 Religion
- Module 5 Coursework
- Module 6 Crime and Deviance
- Module 4 Religion. A 1 hour 30 minute paper, worth 15% of the overall A level,.
- Module 5 Coursework 15% of the A level, 3000 words in length.
- Module 6 Crime and Deviance. A 1 hour 30 minute paper, worth 20% of the overall A level.
METHODS OF STUDY
Within Sociology you will experience varied types of teaching and learning styles including:
- Discussion
- Essay writing
- Using the College library
- Presentations
- Internet search tasks
- Small group work
- Poster activities
- Videos
- PowerPoint presentations
- Timed essays in class
- Coursework research
- Student lead lessons
- Glossary searches
- Role Play.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
How you will be assessed:
The exam board is AQA. You will be assessed by two examination
papers and a piece of coursework at AS Level.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The specification provides a smooth transition from GCSE Sociology, although this is not a prerequisite for studying AS/A Level Sociology. Candidates who have a Grade C in English Language or similar attainment at Key Stage 4 will find that those skills will suitably equip them for the study of the Sociology specification. However, no prior learning is necessary for candidates to undertake a course of study based on this specification.