Sociology

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 study one of the following optional topics: culture and identity, families and households, health, work, poverty and welfare.

In Year 2 you will increase your understanding of research methods. You will also study crime and deviance, and an optional topic such as beliefs in society.

Key Stage 5

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) Beliefs in Society

• 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