Why Study Sociology?

In a rapidly changing world, Advanced Level Sociology offers students the opportunity not only to explore the processes that are shaping current trends, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human societies and their continuities with the past. The study of Sociology should stimulate awareness of contemporary social, cultural and political issues, and focus attention on the importance of examining these issues in a rigorous, reasoned and analytical way. Whatever career you choose to pursue from Engineering to Politics, human relationships are vital and sociology will help you manage them better.

What Exactly Will I Be Studying?

Sociological Perspectives
Sociological Methods
Social Differentiation and Stratification
Families and Households
Education
Religion
Mass Media

How Will I Be Examined?

At AS Level you will be expected to sit two examination papers (Paper 1 and 2) and at A2 Level you will be expected to sit one examination paper (Paper 3).

PAPER	TYPE	DURATION	NUMBER OFQUESTIONS	MAXIMUMMARK	% of A Level
1	Essay	1hr 30 Min	2 from a choiceOf 6	50	25
2	Data Response	1hr 30 Min	2 from a choiceOf 3	50	25
3 (A2)	Essay	3 hrs	3 from a choice of 12	75	50

What Next After Studying Sociology?

Sociology couples well with several other subjects and can be done as a second major at the university to supplement you main degree. Degree courses that the subject complements include:

Ø Law, Politics, International Relations

Ø Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Economics

Ø Public Health and Safety

Ø Engineering, Medicine, Psychology

Last Updated on Monday, 09 August 2010 09:03