Overview
Sociology develops a critical understanding of society.
Students explore culture, identity, media, crime, politics, education, globalisation, inequality and social power, and learn to evaluate key sociological theories such as Marxism and Feminism.
Entry requirements
Grade 5 or above in English Language and Literature. A minimum grade 6 in a humanity subject is desirable.
Course content
- Culture and identity
- Education and methods in context
- Theory and methods
- Crime and deviance
- Media
Trips, visits and extra-curricular
Students have access to after-school sessions for private study and exam practice. They are also provided with suggested media content and resources to support their learning.
Most years we are able to run a trip to the historic Shrewsbury Prison in Year 13. This trip offers students a unique insight into crime and punishment; directly is relevant to the crime and deviance topic.
Assessment
At the end of Year 12, students sit two internal exams: one 1-hour paper (40 marks) and one 2-hour paper (80 marks), featuring short and extended writing questions.
At A level, assessment is by three 2-hour exams, each worth 80 marks and comprising a mix of short answer and extended writing questions.
Results
Three year average 52% A*-B.
Exam board
AQA