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Sociology A Level

at Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, Coventry · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course has a strong focus on contemporary UK society examining its place in a global context. Students study the nature of sociological thought including concepts such as: social order; social control; social change; conflict; and consensus. They also learn methods of sociological inquiry including: research techniques; practical and ethical issues in collecting data. In Year 12 study includes: the compulsory topics of Education with Methods in Context;. Under examination conditions students then answer a question on Families and Households and Research Methods. At A-level students explore the compulsory topic of Crime and Deviance. Students also study beliefs in society and will be expected to show more range and depth of knowledge and understanding than Year 12 students together with more highly developed skills in analysis interpretation and evaluation.

What you need to get on

5 grade 5s, including GCSE English and Mathematics

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

  • Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College

    Terry Road, Coventry, CV1 2BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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