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OCR A Level Sociology

at Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road, Teignmouth · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of people in their daily lives in places such as education, the workplace and family. Sociologists seek to understand how people think and behave and what factors affect their actions. Sociologists study a range of issues in society including family, social class, poverty, gender, media, religion and crime. What will you study: Throughout the course you will look at the following topics in detail: • Education • Methods in context • Theory and Methods • Family • Media • Crime You will consider different sociological perspectives and apply these to the different social institutes. Throughout the course you will consider themes such as inequality, socialisation, culture, identity, power and stratification.

What you need to get on

You will need at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and a Humanities subject. Sociology will require you to learn a lot of new terminology and material. It is important that you keep on top of your work to be successful. Written communication is essential in Sociology as you will be required to produce extended writing essays under the timed examination conditions.

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

  • Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road

    Exeter Road, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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