AS/A Level Sociology
- Graig Campus
Sociology is the study of human behaviours and interactions and is an area of growing academic interest and influence. This sociology course takes an in-depth look at contemporary issues in our society such as social inequalities with regards to race, gender, and social class through studying social institutions such as the family, education and crime.
As well as encountering these topics in the academic classroom, college visits to places such as HM Prison Swansea, help students apply the theory to practical situations as well as gain an insight into the multitude of careers on offer in this field.
Course details
- Full time
- Face-to-Face
Admin Fee: £25
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- Links with AS government and politics
- Discussions surrounding current affairs
- Develops transferable skills.
- Furthers critical thinking skills
AS Level:
Acquiring culture and sociology of the family, sociology of education and sociological research methods.
A2 Level:
Sociology of crime and deviance, social inequality and sociological theory and research methods.
With universities offering a broad variety of courses such as sociology and criminology, sociology and law as well as sociology and social policy, undergraduate study in this field has become a popular choice with our students. Skills honed in sociology also compliment other humanities and social science routes. A number of past students have successfully completed their social sciences degrees and now work as managers in the NHS and in aspects of social work for local governments and health boards.
An external examination will be sat on each unit.
The AS units examination will be sat at the end of the first year of study and the A2 units will be sat at the end of the second year.
A minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-C To include: GCSE English Language at grade B or above, GCSE Mathematics at a grade C or above.
All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
You will need to provide your own stationery and may also incur costs if the department arranges educational visits.