Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA00044 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to explore the fascinating world around you? A Level Sociology is a dynamic and engaging subject that will help you understand how society works, from cultural trends to social inequalities. You don't need any prior knowledge of sociology, just an interest in contemporary social and political issues.
What You'll Learn
Sociology will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills, including analysis, assessment, and evaluation, all vital for your future success. You'll engage in lively debates and develop your independent learning abilities, preparing you to maximize your potential.
This course follows the WJEC specification and examines issues and themes using competing theories and concepts. Here’s a snapshot of what you'll cover:
* AS Unit 1: Acquiring Culture
Understand the key concepts of cultural transmission, socialisation, and identity.
Explore youth culture in depth.
* AS Unit 2: Understanding Society and Methods of Sociological Enquiry
Delve into the methods sociologists use to study society.
Gain insight into the sociology of education.
* A2 Unit 3: Power and Control
Examine the theme of Crime and deviance.
* A2 Unit 4: Social Inequality and Applied Methods of Sociological Enquiry
Develop your skills in applied sociological enquiry.
Investigate social differentiation and stratification.
This course is demanding and will help you hone your literacy skills for essay writing, as well as analytical and evaluative skills for researching studies and texts.
What You'll Learn
Sociology will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills, including analysis, assessment, and evaluation, all vital for your future success. You'll engage in lively debates and develop your independent learning abilities, preparing you to maximize your potential.
This course follows the WJEC specification and examines issues and themes using competing theories and concepts. Here’s a snapshot of what you'll cover:
* AS Unit 1: Acquiring Culture
Understand the key concepts of cultural transmission, socialisation, and identity.
Explore youth culture in depth.
* AS Unit 2: Understanding Society and Methods of Sociological Enquiry
Delve into the methods sociologists use to study society.
Gain insight into the sociology of education.
* A2 Unit 3: Power and Control
Examine the theme of Crime and deviance.
* A2 Unit 4: Social Inequality and Applied Methods of Sociological Enquiry
Develop your skills in applied sociological enquiry.
Investigate social differentiation and stratification.
This course is demanding and will help you hone your literacy skills for essay writing, as well as analytical and evaluative skills for researching studies and texts.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh 1st Language and Maths.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Internal assessments will use a variety of formats to enable students to gain a clear picture of their progress and take action for improvement. Internal Mock examinations will be held in December. External examinations are held in May (for AS) and May/June (for A2).
An A Level in Sociology is a highly valued academic qualification, opening doors to a wide range of exciting higher education opportunities and professional careers. Employers in all professions recognise the versatile skills that sociology graduates bring.
Our successful students have gone on to study at top universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions, and have pursued rewarding careers such as:
* Education
* Journalism
* Social Work
* Medicine
* Police Force
* Law
Sociology provides an excellent foundation for any industry or business that involves working with people, whether internally or customer-facing. This includes roles in HR, retail, the NHS, the charity/care sector, social work, and counselling, to name just a few.
Our successful students have gone on to study at top universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions, and have pursued rewarding careers such as:
* Education
* Journalism
* Social Work
* Medicine
* Police Force
* Law
Sociology provides an excellent foundation for any industry or business that involves working with people, whether internally or customer-facing. This includes roles in HR, retail, the NHS, the charity/care sector, social work, and counselling, to name just a few.
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