Sociology is only taught at A-level at St Mary’s.
The Sociology syllabus offers an introduction to social and cultural issues, and encourages you to develop a critical approach to issues around culture, identity, religion, crime, health, families, and social power.
In Year 1 you will look at the role of education in society. You will also learn the foundations of sociological research, theoretical perspectives and the optional topic, Families and Households.
In Year 2 you will increase your understanding of research methods. You will also study Crime and Deviance, and an optional topic The Media.
There are three examinations taken at the end of Year 2. Each exam is two hours long and is worth one third of your A level grade
| Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods | Paper 2: Topics in Sociology | Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods |
| • 2 hour written exam
• 80 marks • 33.3% of A-level - Education (50 marks) - Methods in Context (20 marks) - Theory and Methods (10 marks) |
• 2 hour written exam
• 80 marks • 33.3% of A-level - Extended writing (40 marks) Families & Households - Extended writing (40 marks) The Media |
• 2 hour written exam
• 80 marks • 33.3% of A-level - Crime and Deviance (50 marks) - Theory and Methods (30 marks) |
Exam Board: AQA
For further details please visit:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-7191-7192
For further information about the Sociology curriculum please contact:
Rhonda Calladine
Head of Sociology Department
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