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Sociology

at Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Why do more people live on their own? Is the family in decline? What is happening to the divorce rate and why? Are men and women more equal than they used to be? The study of Sociology is the study of people in society - their lives, opportunities, beliefs and so on. It looks especially at how people's lives are often influenced by such factors as their age, gender, ethnicity and/or class background. You should have an interest in the world around you: observing people, keeping up with the news (or some of it) and watching relevant documentaries on TV all help. Units studied include; Families and Households (exploring the changes in the way people live); Education (how class, gender and ethnicity influence educational achievement rates); Crime and Deviance (debates about the changing rate of crime, why the typical offender is young and male, how the mass media report crime); and Beliefs in Society explores the role of religion and other belief systems in society, including the way religion can exert a positive influence as well as causing social conflict. Sociology is well-regarded by universities and recommended for those wishing, later, to study science in some medical or environmental context. It links well with issues in Politics, History, Geography and Philosophy. Students often progress to careers in Law, Management, Market Research, Journalism, Public Relations, Medicine, Education and Public Policy research. Contact: Miss S Johnson-Putt - sjohnsonputt@ashlyns.herts.sc

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English Language

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

  • Ashlyns School

    Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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