A Level Sociology
Course code: 7192
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 24 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: AQA A Level Sociology
Awarding body: AQA
The first time the full A Level exams can be taken is June 2017, the AS exams can be taken from June 2016.
Sociology is the study of people and society and this A-Level is a fascinating introduction to the subject.
You will develop transferable skills including qualitative and quantitative research as well as data collection and analysis, as well as more general academic skills.
You will find this engaging A-Level will build valuable skills for the job market as well as academic studies.
During this A-Level Sociology course you will education, crime and deviance, culture and
identity as well as beliefs in society and global development. Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered
by AQA) you will have achieved an internationally recognised AQA A-Level Sociology.
This course reflects ‘Integral Elements’ and ‘Core Themes’ as defined by the AQA.
Integral Elements:
- Sociological theories, perspectives and methods
- The design of the research used to obtain data under consideration, including its
strengths and limitation
Links between areas studied should be drawn out.
Core Themes:
Students must study the following:
- Socialisation, culture and identity
- Social differentiation, power and stratification
The themes should be understood and applied to a particular substantive area of
Sociology. These themes should be interpreted broadly as threads running through
many areas of social life.
In addition student must understand the significance of conflict and consensus, social
structure as social action and the role of ‘values’.
You must sit three examinations and submit a piece of coursework:
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3)
Questions:
50 marks = Education: short answer and extended writing
20 marks = Methods in Context: Extended writing
10 marks = Theory and methods: Extended writing
Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3)
Questions:
Section A: one from option 1: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 or 4.2.4
Section B: one from option 2: 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7 or 4.2.8
Section A: 40 marks, extended writing
Section B: 40 marks, extended writing
Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory Methods
Questions:
50 marks = Crime and Deviance: Short answer and extended writing
30 marks = Theory Methods: Extended writing
Exam length: 2 hours, 80 marks, 33.3% of A-Level
Compulsory Content
4.1 Education with Theory and Methods
4.1.1 Education
4.1.2 Methods in context
4.1.3 Theory and methods
4.3 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
4.3.1 Crime and Deviance
4.3.2 Theory and Methods
Module 5: Production
Optional Content
4.2 Topics in Sociology
Option 1
4.2.1 Culture and Identity
4.2.2 Families and Households
4.2.3 Health
4.2.4 Work, Poverty and Welfare
Option 2
4.2.5 Beliefs in Society
4.2.6 Global Development
4.2.7 The Media
4.2.8 Stratification and Differentiation
The AQA A-Level Sociology qualification is gained once all 3 exam papers are successfully completed. These exams are administered by the AQA and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments. You will need to contact your local examination centre to work through your coursework requirements.
In addition, there will be a number of tutors marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.
Online
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Tutor support:
Our Self-Learning Courses let you choose when you want to learn and how fast you want to go. Our Course is designed for the self-study method, and most students are fine without help.
However, we understand every student is not the same, you can choose to add one year of tutor support for only £55 per year .You will receive tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months.
One-on-one Support:
One-on-one Tutors are available online across all subjects. All Tutors are fully qualified. When working one-on-one with a tutor, the child is the session’s focus. Individual students receive better and more personalised feedback. One-on-one tutoring can help you learn more than just the answer to a problem. Tutoring is flexible based on needs.
A personal tutor will take the time to understand the child’s strengths and weaknesses and work with them and their parents to establish common goals. The tutor will provide undivided attention to the student’s specific needs, adapting as necessary to achieve a common goal throughout the session.
One-on-one tutoring fees start from £30 per hour. Please get in touch with us if you need one-on-one tutor support.
How do I get my course?
Online
If the course you have bought is delivered online you will receive your login details by 2pm the next working day.
What do I do next?
All the information you need to complete your course will be included in your study guide. Once you have your course you will be good to go!
Everyone at Oxford College Of Education wishes you the best of luck on your studying journey! We know it’s both rewarding and challenging and ultimately what a difference that qualification will make to your career path and life.
Good luck!
Campus: We have a physical campus in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.