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A-Level Sociology

at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the central academic discipline for the study of society.The aim of the course is for students to acquire the knowledge of current social processes and social changes.They will be encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world.Sociology is a demanding course requiring a commitment to extensive reading and a lot of essay writing but if you want to engage actively with the world then it is the subject to choose.Sociology is suitable for students who can think intuitively and reflectively about the current issues in the world, and have a desire to read extensively from a variety of media. Students also need to be able to critically examine social issues and give their opinion on them.The AS consists of :1.Two compulsory topics in Sociology:?Education and Methods in Context?Research MethodsPlus:?The self-choice topic of work, poverty and welfare

What you need to get on

5 x GCSE Grade A* - C including Grade C in English Language and Literature and at least one Humanities subject

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Outwood Academy Newbold

    Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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