Sociology AS Level (OCR)
Course Code: 1544
Sociology is about you and everything you do! Basically, Sociology is the study of society and as a Sociology student you will learn how society shapes people's ideas and their behaviour around others and you will learn how people interact together and how these interactions can, in turn, shape societies.Sociological questions include: What influences our social identity? Why do we behave in certain ways in certain situations? Why is there inequality in society? How and why has British society changed? Sociology does not depend on commonsense to answer these questions. Instead, competing theories, based on social scientific research, have been developed, in an attempt to answer the questions and explain how societies work.
The specification covers three modules for AS:
1. The individual and society
2. Sociological research skills
3.Culture and socialisation
Module 1 is assessed by a one-hour exam in January. Module 2 is assessed by coursework that will be completed during the first half of the second term and module 3 is assessed by a one and a half hour exam in May.
Trips and visits: there are several opportunities to attend national Sociology conferences and organised revision events in London in both the first and second years. There is also an opportunity to visit the University of Kent at Canterbury to meet some 'real life' sociologists and to learn from them how they carry out research and how great it is to be a sociologist!
Entry Requirements:
To study 3 AS levels, students need at least 5 GCSEs grade C and above, including a B in English. There may be additional subject entry criteria.Career Options:
On successful completion of the course, you can progress onto A2 Level.Call us on 0845 207 8220 for more information
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This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.