A Level: Sociology

Sociology as an area of study encompasses examining human values and culture, understanding relationships, social interaction and more. Through critical analysis and empirical investigation, sociologists seek to gain a better understanding of social order and change. You will examine social behaviour from a variety of perspectives to discover how such behaviour originates, develops and manifests.

• Education with theory and methods
• Family & households/ Beliefs in society and Theory & Methods
• Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

The full course specification can be found at: AQA A-Level Sociology Spec

• Paper 1: Education with theory and methods
• Paper 2: Family & households/ Beliefs in society and Theory & Methods
• Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

For more in depth details and information about the course, please visit – STP A-Level Sociology

Sociology is related to many disciplines and students can go on to a range of degrees, including: Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Law, Social Work, Media, Education and Business. Sociology lends itself to most public sector careers because it analyses social systems and organisations. However, it also prepares you for many private sector careers as well. In particular, it equips you with a range of transferable skills that support analysis, data handling and writing.