A Level Sociology What are the Specifications?

An A Level in Sociology Comprises Three Units Across Two Years AS or A Level Component 1: Socialisation, Culture and Identity with a focus on Family and Education (and reference to Peer Groups, Religion, Media and the Workplace) AS or A Level Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry A Level Component 3: Power and Stratification with a focus on Crime and Deviance

AS or A Level Component 1: Socialisation, Culture and Identity Students will need to consider questions such as: How do Peer Groups, Religion, Media and Work contribute to the creation of individual identities? How do Peer Groups, Religion, Media and Work contribute to the creation of individual identities? And with reference to the Family and the Education System: What is the purpose of the Family and the Education System in society? What is the purpose of the Family and the Education System in society? What are the key statistical trends in the types of Family that exist in the UK and the achievement of pupils in the UK Education System? What are the key statistical trends in the types of Family that exist in the UK and the achievement of pupils in the UK Education System?

AS or A Level Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry Students will need to consider questions such as: How are quantitative and qualitative research methods used and combined to study society? How are quantitative and qualitative research methods used and combined to study society? What are the practical, ethical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of using different strategies and methods? What are the practical, ethical and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of using different strategies and methods?

A Level Component 3: Power and Stratification Students will need to consider questions such as: What are the inequalities and differences experienced by different genders, classes, ages and ethnicities. What are the inequalities and differences experienced by different genders, classes, ages and ethnicities. And with reference to Crime and Deviance: How is crime defined and measured in society? How is crime defined and measured in society? What are the trends and patterns of crime and deviance in UK society? What are the trends and patterns of crime and deviance in UK society? What are the possible causes of and solutions to the problem of crime in society? What are the possible causes of and solutions to the problem of crime in society?

AS Level Exams Component 1 Socialisation, Culture and Identity with a focus on Family and Education 2.5 hours 70% of AS Level Component 2 Methods of Sociological Enquiry 1.25 hours 30% of AS Level Section A: One compulsory task made up of two short response questions. Section B: One compulsory task made up of two short response questions and one optional task with a choice of two long response questions. Section C: One compulsory task made up of two short response questions and one optional task with a choice of two combined short and long response questions. Three compulsory short response questions and one compulsory long response question all with reference to an item/data source revealed in the exam.

A Level Exams Component 1 Socialisation, Culture and Identity with a focus on Family and Education 2.5 hours 40% of A Level Component 2 Methods of Sociological Enquiry 1.75 hours 20% of AS Level Component 3 Power and Stratification with a focus on Crime and Deviance 2.5 hours 40% of A Level Section A: One compulsory task made up of two short response questions. Section B: One compulsory task made up of a short response question and one long response question from a choice of two. Section C: One compulsory task made up of a short response question and one long response question from a choice of two. Three compulsory short response questions and one compulsory long response question (in two parts) all with reference to an item, data source and topic area revealed in the exam. Two compulsory tasks each made up of a short response question and a choice between two long response questions.

Warning! Every exam in both the AS and A Level courses involve substantial essays to be written under controlled and timed conditions. Every exam in both the AS and A Level courses involve substantial essays to be written under controlled and timed conditions. These essays will involve the citing of much evidence including theories, studies, statistics, significant news events, etc. These essays will involve the citing of much evidence including theories, studies, statistics, significant news events, etc. These essays can range between two and four sides of A4 and will often need to be completed in minutes. These essays can range between two and four sides of A4 and will often need to be completed in minutes.