Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Sixth Form: A Level Courses: Sociology

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Sociology

Sociology is the study of people in society. It looks at why people behave as they do and helps us to understand both ourselves and others.

The course is modular with all students taking the AS examination by the end of the first year and then having the option of going on to complete the full A' level in the second year.

The emphasis is very much upon the study of modern society, focusing upon areas such as the family, education, the mass media, gender, race, class, crime and deviance and religion.

AS Course (Year 12)

» Sociology of the Family or Sociology of the Mass Media
» Sociology of Education
» Sociological Methods
Each module is examined by a data response question.

A2 Course (Year 13)

» Crime and Deviance
» Sociological Theories and Methods
» Sociology of Religion
Each module is examined by one data response question and one essay question.

Higher education and career opportunities:

The course should be of interest to anyone wishing to know more about the world in which they live, whilst at the same time, achieving a qualification which relates to a wide range of occupations including academic, management and administration, journalism, law, teaching, social research, social work and the caring professions, advertising and public relations, police, accountancy and banking, tourism, catering and leisure provision. In this sense, Sociology is a very useful general qualification.

	More:
	» Sociology Staff » Sociology Links

	Case Studies: students who studied Sociology at BRGS Sixth Form
	» Rachel: Broadcasting, University of Leeds » Heather: Arts Education, Bretton Hall, University of Leeds » Lucy: Music Industry Management & Marketing, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College » Sarah: Law and Criminology, University of Keele