Sociology is a new A Level at Hulme and one that the students that have opted for it are already excited about:
“Learning these theories has put different thoughts and views into my mind.”
Sociology is one of the social sciences and can be defined as the study of human societies and the processes that preserve and change them. If you were to choose Sociology A Level at Hulme you would learn about a number of different sociological theories, ranging from Emile Durkheim’s view that society generally functions well (Functionalism) through Max Weber’s idea that there is little point in studying society, only individuals (Interactionism), to the view of Karl Marx that society is in conflict because of the deep-seated problems associated with capitalism (Marxism). Feminism, meanwhile, casts doubt on all the above, because these theories are part of the malestream, stories told by men, who have had a vested interest in ignoring women and women’s rights when ‘doing’ Sociology.
- Who has power over others and why?
- Why are some people rich and others poor?
- What’s the point of education?
- How do people’s religious beliefs affect society?
- What is crime and how should society deal with it?
- What is culture?
then Sociology A level could well be for you!
Course Content
Year 1 (AS level):
- Sociological Theories and Methods
- Education
- Methods in the context of Education
- Culture & Identity
- Crime and Deviance
- Theory and Methods
- Beliefs in Society
Students choosing to do Sociology will be required to complete some sociological research of their own, most likely about the topic of education in Year 1, but also, if they choose, about one of the other topics they will be studying, such as Crime and Deviance.
Course Entry Criteria
You should have achieved a minimum grade 5 in English at GCSE level (Language or Literature).
| Key Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Course Type | A Level |
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Assessment | Written Examination (100%) |