Anyone interested in working with people in areas such as health, the criminal justice system, within education, communications or the media will find A-level Sociology relevant. It provides an insight into the workings of UK today society and illustrates how society has evolved in these unprecedented times of rapid social change. Students should ideally have at least a grade 6 in English language or literature.
A large component of AQA sociology A-level takes in criminology. In this, students will study sociological explanations for why crime occurs, who commits it and whether punishment is effective. A-level sociology also looks at how British society has evolved as part of the wider global community and how this can impact on areas, such as family, beliefs, our education system as well as global criminal activity.
This A-level will culminate in three two-hour long written exams at the end of the two years of study. All three exams are equally weighted.
Many students may not have studied sociology prior to A-level, however, it is a very good degree course to follow and is taught at the top universities throughout the country. Many students may prefer to focus on an element of sociology, such as criminology, for degree. It also works well with any degrees in humanities and social sciences.