Sociology is the study of society – how people interact in groups. This course examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives: how it originates and then develops, and the ways people are organised into groups according to distinctions such as class, gender and race. It also looks at the institutions and forces which shape and are shaped by groups within a society, such as the media, religion and education.
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Course Structure
The A level investigates social issues in society, such as poverty and crime and covers four key areas: Families and households – changing patterns, Education – by social class, gender and ethnicity, Crime and deviance with theory and methods, and Different research methods used by sociologists.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above (including English and maths).
Assessment methods
written assessments, written exams, coursework.
Fees and funding
Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and 19-24 with EHCP. For 19+ Adults course may be discounted or free dependant on learners circumstances otherwise course costs apply. Adult Learner Loans are Available to eligible learners. Contact Advice@chesterfield.ac.uk for more information
Progression
You will be able to progress to university level study or on to employment
Attendance
Daytime
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