Project Description
Course Overview
AQA Qualification Code: 7192
The study of A level Sociology focuses on contemporary society and refers to Wales where applicable. Studying sociology fosters the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity. It provides an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining social issues. Students are encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world and Welsh society.
The subject looks at the way in which society shapes our lives, and relates to individual experience of whatever kind, to the nature of wider society. A sociologist might study how people behave in families, why some people are involved in crime, why some children perform better in schools, why some people are poor, the role of women, and so on.
Course Options:
1. Self Study
All of our A Levels are studied online with support from our specialist subject tutors. You will be given access to our online learning materials and e-books. Your tutor will provide detailed feedback on your learning & mock exams. They will also be on hand over the phone, video calls, WhatsApp or email to support & guide you.
- Access to full course online
- e-books provided
- Workbooks* will be posted
- Interactive quizzes*
- Google Classroom Access
- Tutor email support
- Register your exams with us
- Online live classes – these are live interactive classes.
- These classes are recorded and can be watched back, access available for 7 days
- Access to full course online
- e-books provided
- Workbooks* will be posted
- Interactive quizzes*
- Google Classroom Access
- Homework/assignments set and mark & feedback provided
- Mock assessments in Autumn and Spring
- Register your exams with us
- UCAS Application support
The Classroom Environment
Our online/in-person classes are small making learning more accessible for learners and gives the classroom environment a calm atmosphere to learn. Having a limited number of students in the classroom gives the students more one-on-one time with their teacher, for teachers to review students’ work, to provide feedback on what went well, and how to improve students’ work for the future.
About our teachers
Our teachers are enthusiastic about learning. Teachers will support students towards their individual pathways in education.. Our teachers are here to help!
Course structure – Self-study option
- Total course – 160 hours online
- Students are expected to study 6 hours per week, independently
Course structure – PLUS option
- 3 hours of online live classes per week over 20 weeks
- Students are expected to study a further 3 hours per week, independently
- Total course – 160 hours online
Course fees – Self-study Option
- Enrolment fee: £80
- Course fee: £650
Installments available over 8 months (Sept- April) – pay £66.25 per month (after deducting the application fee)
Course fees for PLUS Option
- Enrolment fee: £80
- Course fee: £1200
How to Apply?
- Complete the application form
- Send a scanned, coloured copy of your Passport or Driving License office@swanseacollege.com
- Pay the application fee of £200 (the application fee is made up of £80 enrolment fee and £120 towards the course fee, this fee is non-refundable)
Course Contents
The course is structured into bite-sized parts:
- Education
- Methods in context
- Theory and methods
- Culture and identity
- Families and households
- Health
- Work, poverty, and welfare
- Beliefs in society
- Global development
- The media
- Stratification and differentiation
- Crime and deviance
- Theory and methods
Entry Requirements:
GCSE English Language Grade C or above
Assessments
Mock Assessments will take place in December and March/April. (PLUS option only).
Register for your exams by 20th January
A level: 3 written exams
More information can be found in the specification
You will be awarded up to 56 UCAS points per A Level
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