A Level Sociology

Sociology is a great choice of subject for people who are considering careers in many areas: PR, Journalism, Law, Teaching and Social Work to name but a few. The subject combines well with many other A Level courses, especially Psychology and Philosophy & Ethics

Key Skills Opportunities:

A Level Sociology will help you develop a range of skills that will benefit you, including:

• The use of evidence to support your arguments
• How to investigate facts and use deduction
• Critical thinking
• Making reasoned arguments
• Developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues

There is no examination at the end of Year 12. Students will sit 3 separate examinations at the end of Year 13 with each examination accounting for one third of your A Level grade. Exams consist of a mixture of short answers and extended questions.

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