Sociology A Level (AQA)
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
Available start dates
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Application Instructions
Applications Open - Awaiting information from school
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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice
How to Apply -
External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here
Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.
Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.
Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com
Course Summary
Sociology is the study of society on a number of different levels. It is a subject which helps explain social change, past, present and future.
It is a subject which encourages political and social engagement with contemporary social issues. It is a subject which involves being actively involved with social research and policy. You will gain an understanding of the significance of conflict and consensus, social structure and social action, and the role of values. Contemporary UK society is the central focus of study in this course. You will study the topics of family, education, beliefs in society and crime.
Sociological theories, perspectives and methods, and the design of the research used to obtain the data under consideration, are an integral part of the study of each topic area.
Course Details
This course comprises three units, all of which are mandatory and all of which are assessed externally.
Unit 1 Education with theory and methods
Unit 2 Topics in sociology
Unit 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Written examination (2 hrs) – externally assessed (33.3%)
Entry requirements
GCSE at Grade 5+ in English
Your next steps...
Sociology is very good preparation for university, where strong essay writing skills are very important. Universities recognise that the study of sociology provides you with a very good foundation in social, political and policy knowledge. Sociology is regarded as a demanding and rigorous course which combines well with any other combination of subjects. Sociology students go on to a wide range of jobs in policing, research, teaching, medicine, politics and civil service as well as taking jobs in the service sector. Graduates of sociology have high levels of employment.
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