AS/A Level Sociology Course
Exam board: WJEC
AS Level: 2200QS – A Level: 1200QS
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.
Entry Requirements
To study A Level Sociology you need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4-9 / C or above including English Language and Mathematics.
Curriculum
The study of WJEC AS and A level in Sociology focuses on contemporary society and refer toWales where applicable. Studying sociology must foster the development of critical and reflective thinking with a respect for social diversity. It must provide an awareness of the importance of social structure and social action in explaining
social issues.
The following concepts and theoretical issues will be covered across the
specification:
- social order, social control
- social change
- conflict and consensus
- social structure and social action
- the role of values
- the relationship between sociology issues and contemporary social policy.
At AS and A2 learners will be expected to demonstrate:
- a wide range and depth of knowledge and understanding
- skills of application, analysis, interpretation and evaluation
At A2 there is a greater emphasis on the higher level skills of application, analysis, interpretation and evaluation.
AS Level
A2 Level
This is a unitised specification which allows for an element of staged assessment. Assessment
opportunities will be available in the summer assessment period each year, until the end of the
life of the specification.
This specification is divided into a total of 4 units, 2 AS unit and 2 A2 units. Weightings noted below are expressed in terms of the full A level qualification.
AS Level
A2 Level
Access Arrangements
Access Arrangements allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment.
For example, readers, scribes and Braille question papers. In this way, Awarding Bodies will comply with the duty of the Equality Act 2010 to make ‘reasonable adjustments’.
We can arrange access arrangements and assess you with our special assessor. The deadline for application to the exam board is the February of the year the learner sits the exams.
To find out more about exam access arrangements click here
FAQs
We offer a range of study options, we are flexible, offer tutor support, and
interest-free payment plans make it easy to shape learning around your life.
We are registered with Estyn, our aims to give each student a complete education in which they achieve their academic potential and grow as an individual.
As well as studying with us, you can sit your exams with us too.
The regular A Level courses commence in September and an intake in January, these courses are designed to be taught in a classroom environment / online and follow a structured curriculum with a fixed schedule of classes, assessments and exams.
Distance Learning online courses can be started at any time throughout the year, and students can work at their own pace and in their own time.
You’ll sit the same A level exams at the same time as all the other students in the UK, and you’ll receive the same results, transcript and qualification.
You’re a level course will be accepted by colleges, universities and employers worldwide.
Yes! You can, if you are looking to improve your grade in your GCSEs, whilst studying A levels with us!
You can study A level courses through a range of study options; our blended learning which consists of online live classes and pre-recorded and in person teaching in class. The other option is only online live classes or Distance learning course.
Students normally study 4 AS subject in Year 12 and continue with the 3 subjects of their course in Year 2 to complete the A level.
If you are studying a distance learning course, we can assess you through the year through a range of assessments.
How will I be supported?
- We offer subject support tutorials every month
- 1:1 support from your subject tutor, online or by email
- 24/7 access to the your online learning platform
- Interactive online learning broken down into easy-to-follow units
- Practice tests and mock exams marked by your tutor
- Friendly student services team, so you’re never more than a message or phone call away from a helping hand
Distance Learning is a self-study course that you work through at your own pace using our Online course materials; a wide range of online resources, access to our Google classroom and tutor support when you need it.
Of course, you can study this course part time, making sure you have mentioned in your enrolment.
A level’s are usually a two year course, studying this in one year, would be an intensive course. You may be able to complete the course in one year as an intensive course; you need to show a strong understanding of the subject.
You have the option to join Year 13 and repeat the year and complete your course in one year.
We offer A levels – part time in the evenings to adult learners.
You have 2 options – Online live classes in the evening, Online Distance learning course.
You will have full tutor support in both options.
We offer support to all our students! We help you with your university options, personal statement writing, we provide a reference and your predicted grades.
We also help you prepare for you interviews.
We offer interest-free payment plans, you can pay monthly, termly or annually.
Yes of course! You can come in to our office and speak to our course advisors.
You can also book a Video call with us, email admin@swanseacollege.com to arrange.
Choose the subject you would like to study, add to courses, complete our application form and you can choose to pay online.
If you’d like to set up an interest-free payment plan, get in touch with our Student Advisors on 01792 535 000.
If you have any disabilities which you think might affect your studies or assessments, please let us know before you enrol so we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.
