A-level Sociology

£495.00

Our A-level Sociology course is an intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking subject that delves into the complexities of human society. Designed for individuals who enjoy lively debates, critical discussions, and collaborative learning, this course encourages students to examine controversial social issues, confront dominant ideologies, and explore the forces that shape our world.

Sociology is more than just the study of society—it’s an analytical tool that helps us understand the relationships between individuals, institutions, and social structures. This course will challenge you to think critically about topics such as social inequality, crime, culture, education, politics, and the media, equipping you with the skills to question, analyse, and interpret the world around you.

SKU: X916W Categories: ,

250 – 300 Study Hours

Level 3 Difficulty

Up to 56 UCAS Points

CAIE Awarding Body

Course Overview

All enrolments now will be for exams in Summer 2024 and beyond.
You will be required to complete the three standard written exams.

Official exams

  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks
  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks
  • 2 hours, 33.3% of marks

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own.

Assignments
During your course, you’ll be required to complete a number of assignments.

These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course.

Course Content

  • The process of learning and socialisation
  • Social control, conformity and resistance
  • Social identity and change
  • Methods of research
  • Types of data, methods and research design
  • Approaches to Sociological Research
  • Research issues
  • Perspectives in the role of the family
  • Diversity and social change
  • Gender equality and experiences of family life
  • Age and family life
  • Theories about the role of education
  • Education and Social Mobility
  • Influences on the curriculum
  • Intelligence and educational attainment
  • Social class and educational attainment
  • Gender and educational attainment
  • Perspectives on globalisation
  • Globalisation and identity
  • Globalisation power and politics
  • Globalisation, poverty and inequalities
  • Globalisation and migration
  • Globalisation and crime
  • Traditional media and new media
  • Theories of media and influences on media content
  • The impact of new media
  • Media representations of class, gender, ethnicity and age groups
  • Different models of media effects
  • The impact of media on behaviour
  • Awarding body: CAIE
  • Our course code: X916W
  • Qualification code: 9699

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is a not-for-profit organisation and the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for learners worldwide. They design and deliver assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries, ensuring their assessments are always fair, have sound ethical underpinning, and operate according to the highest technical standards.

Entry Requirements

A GCSE or equivalent in English, history or a social science is recommended before starting this course.

Why Distance Learning?

With online A-level study, you’ll sit the same exams and earn the same qualifications as you would in a traditional school setting, but with the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.
Your final results and transcript will be identical to those of students who studied in a classroom, ensuring your A-levels are fully recognised and respected by colleges, universities, and employers worldwide. Whether you’re looking to broaden your subject choices, balance study with other commitments, or take control of your learning, distance learning gives you the freedom to achieve your academic goals on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There will be additional fees for your exams that are payable to the centre upon booking. Your personal tutor can provide more details.
Yes, there are set texts that will come free with the course as e-books: (1) Sociology for AQA, Vol. 1: AS and 1st-Year A Level, K Browne, Polity Press 2015. (2) Sociology for AQA, Vol. 2: 2nd-Year A Level, K Browne, Polity Press 2016.
Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time.
You will have access to your personal tutor, via email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 5 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.
We are able to offer places at partnership exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.
That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere and is completed by submitting Tutor marked assignments (TMAs).
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I wanted to express my thanks to my tutor for the very helpful, supportive and constructive feedback provided for my assignments. It is very encouraging and makes studying a positive experience. Thank you also for the very quick response, which is great. It helps to keep motivated and feel valued as a learner. Thanks very much.

Caroline

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