Sociology Course Information
Sociology is the study of people in social
groups. It deals with how societies are
constructed; describing patterns of inequality,
deprivation and conflict and examines where our
beliefs and routines of daily life come from.
AS and A2 Sociology is an interesting and useful complement to a wide range of social sciences, most notably, Psychology, History and Economics. It encourages a knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary society and the processes and changes we are all subject to. Furthermore it stimulates a life long interest in social issues.
A good grasp of English is useful to both the discursive nature of the subject and the demands of essay writing. Students should be keen observers of human behaviour and willing to challenge their own, and others preconceptions.
A2 Sociology is a natural progression of AS but it is perfectly possible for the able student to study all 4 units in one year thereby achieving an A2.
AQA
AS Unit 1 – SCLY1
AS Unit 2 - SCLY2
SCLY1 focuses on Culture and Identity and the process of Socialisation.
SCLY2 examines Education or Health and sociological methods of research.
A2 Unit 3 – SCLY3
A2 Unit 4 – SCLY4
SCLY3 focuses on Beliefs in Society.
SCLY4 investigates Crime and Deviance and Theory and Methods.
Both AS and A2 are assessed through examinations at the end of the academic year. Where students are completing both within one year exams may be sat in January.
Sociology develops critical thinking skills that are transferable to a wide range of undergraduate studies. Those with a sociological imagination frequently progress to degree courses in Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology to name but a few.
The study of Sociology is a good grounding for working with people whether in Business, Law, Medicine, Education or Social work. It increases awareness and sensitivity and deepens our understanding of the society we live in.
AS and A2 Sociology is an interesting and useful complement to a wide range of social sciences, most notably, Psychology, History and Economics. It encourages a knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary society and the processes and changes we are all subject to. Furthermore it stimulates a life long interest in social issues.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A good grasp of English is useful to both the discursive nature of the subject and the demands of essay writing. Students should be keen observers of human behaviour and willing to challenge their own, and others preconceptions.
A2 Sociology is a natural progression of AS but it is perfectly possible for the able student to study all 4 units in one year thereby achieving an A2.
EXAMINATION BOARD
AQA
MODULES
AS Unit 1 – SCLY1
AS Unit 2 - SCLY2
SCLY1 focuses on Culture and Identity and the process of Socialisation.
SCLY2 examines Education or Health and sociological methods of research.
A2 Unit 3 – SCLY3
A2 Unit 4 – SCLY4
SCLY3 focuses on Beliefs in Society.
SCLY4 investigates Crime and Deviance and Theory and Methods.
ASSESSMENT
Both AS and A2 are assessed through examinations at the end of the academic year. Where students are completing both within one year exams may be sat in January.
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
Sociology develops critical thinking skills that are transferable to a wide range of undergraduate studies. Those with a sociological imagination frequently progress to degree courses in Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology to name but a few.
The study of Sociology is a good grounding for working with people whether in Business, Law, Medicine, Education or Social work. It increases awareness and sensitivity and deepens our understanding of the society we live in.
