Course description
Sociology A Level (Farnham)
Sociology gives you a different outlook on your everyday world and is a great opportunity to study controversial subjects not usually taught at school.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
At least five GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including Maths. In addition you should have a grade 6 (grade B) in English Langauge.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Specialist Academic Skills
- The ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate key concepts in sociology
- An understanding of family, education and methods
- The ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate key concepts in sociology
- An understanding of beliefs in society, crime and deviance and methods
Essential Skills for Progression
- Essay writing skills
- Ability to complete tasks under timed conditions
- Development of terminology and application of English Language skills
Subject Specific Enrichment
- Learning walk on Marxism
- Visit to Surrey University and talk with guest speaker
- Visit to Prison/ Police station
- Guest speakers
Continuing Studies
Degrees or careers in medicine, nursing, criminology, social work, police, teaching, youth work, journalism, human resources, marketing, and advertising.
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