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Studying Sociology A-level

Explore how societies function and what happens when they fail, and study the links between areas like healthcare, education, crime and media in our Sociology A level course. Sociology is a wide-ranging subject leading to re-evaluations of cultural perspectives which have  applications in many different areas of human interaction – essentially, it’s the study of how and why people live the way they do.

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Sociology A level

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Step one – Subscribe to our online course materials

Subscribe to the courses you wish to study.  The courses contain all the study material you require to pass your chosen subject including many self assessment questions and assignments with comprehensive suggested answers. The course also includes assignments which you can choose too have marked by one of our fully qualified tutors

The minimum subscription period is 6 months, after that you can cancel your subscription at any time.  If you wish you can optionally purchase a physical course pack at the point of enrolment.

Step two

You will be allocated a tutor from our bank of PGCE qualified tutors.  Your tutor will arrange a free 15 minute induction call with you to introduce themselves and the course to you. As you require further assistance, you can purchase:

  • Tutorial Time in our virtual classroom,
  • Assignment Marking and Mock Exam Marking,

Course Outline

The Sociology A level course includes six modules in total: two at AS level and a further four at A level.

At AS level, you will study the relationships between culture, families and wealth, as well as education, health and methods for investigating sociology.

You will build on these topics at A level by studying people’s beliefs about society, as well as crime and social deviance. Additionally, you will learn more advanced sociological methods and theories, and have the opportunity to study optional topics such as global development and the media.

Throughout the course, you will learn to critically investigate and challenge assumptions about society. You will also operate the tools and methods sociologists use, including statistical analysis, questionnaires, interviews and observation.

Your tutor will support your progress as you complete the modules, tracking your understanding of the core concepts through tutor-marked assignments as well as providing valuable feedback.

Introductory Module

  • What is Sociology?
  • Introduction to Research Methods

Module One: Culture, Families and Wealth

  • Culture and Identity
  • Families and Households
  • Wealth and Poverty
  • Welfare and Work

Module Two: Education, Health and Sociological Methods

  • Education
  • Health
  • Sociological Methods

Module Three: Beliefs in Society

  • Ideology, Science and Religion
  • Social Change and Religion
  • Religious Organisations
  •  Different Social Groups and Religious Belief
  • Religion in a Contemporary World

Module Four: Other Optional Topics

  • Global Development
  • The Media
  • Stratification and Differentiation

Module Five: Crime and Deviance

  • Crime, Deviance and Social Order
  • The Social Distribution of Crime
  • Crime in Contemporary Society

Module Six: Sociological Methods and Theories

  • Sociological Methods
  • Further Sociological Theories

Examinations

The Sociology A level course has been written to prepare you for the AQA exam board’s Sociology A level qualification, with the following specification codes:

  • AS – 7191
  • A2 – 7192

The course is assessed by two 90-minute exams at AS level and three two-hour exams at A level.

Course duration and study time

The Recommended number of study hours for this course is 200 hours.  You will need to fit all of this in.

Because of the unique way Oxford Home Schooling courses are structured your support will last for as long as you are subscribed to the course, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 12 months or 18.

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Can I complete the exam in one year?

Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can.  However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination.  The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!

I want to go on to University, can Oxford Home Schooling help?

In order to go on to university you will need to make an application via the University Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).  We are able to help and we can provide an academic reference and predicted grades as long as;

  • The student has paid for the marking service
  • Had a minimum of 3 hours of face to fac
  • We have been provided with sufficient notice

There is a fee to pay for this and you must apply within our deadline.

Full details full details can be found in our  academic reference policy.

How much time does it take to study an A level?

This does depend on the ability of the student and the grade that you wish to achieve. However, we suggest that as a guide students should allow for 700 hours of study per A level.  

Is there an age limit?

There isn’t a specific agae limit for a Alevel course but we strongly recommend that the pupil is a minimum of15 when they start the course and that they are academically capable of starting the course.  If the student is not 15 before they start, we may have difficulty allocating you a tutor.

 

When can I enrol?

You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.

Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.

How and when do I book an exam?

The final date for booking summer exams with the exam board without incurring late entry fees is the 21st of February. You should book your place at an exam centre well in advance of this date. Start looking once the autumn term begins.  If you have a SEN need which need to be accommodated start looking a year in advance.  Most centres have limited space or facilities. for example if the student requires a reader and/or a scribe, then typically they will also need their own room. Most centre are limited by this and will book on a first come first served basis.

All the information you need to book an exam centre can be found in our Exams Hub. Here you will find

  • detailed instructions
  • entry codes needed to book exams
  • our map of examination centres where our students have taken exams in recent years.

Tutors & Exams offers discounts to Oxford Home Schooling students and has ten current exam venues across the UK: Birmingham, Bolton,  Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Romford, St Neots, Taunton and Wimbledon.

Pearson Edexcel also publishes a list of exam centres that accept private candidates. This won’t list every available centre, so if there’s nothing shown in your area, we recommend contacting local schools and colleges directly.

When will I sit my exam?

The Biology IGCSE papers are available in both the Summer or the Autumn examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June and the Autumn series is in November.

How much does an IGCSE examination cost?

Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £100 to £350 pounds.

Why do some A level courses have accompanying textbooks?

Most of Oxford Home Schooling’s A Level courses have a recommended accompanying textbook which students will need to obtain.

A level Study is designed to prepare students for the much more independent style of learning that they will encounter at university and degree level. Students will need to read widely around their subject in order to get top marks. As a result, our A level courses have both supporting texts and a recommended reading list to help you achieve a broader understanding of your subject.

By clicking on any of the book images on this website, you will be taken to the relevant page on Amazon’s website. Some courses also include access to online resources. Where this is the case, students will need to have internet access.

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