SOCIOLOGY A LEVEL COURSE
Category:
A Level
Course Format
Paper Based
Approximate Study Time
700 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £155.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £65.00 |
Price:
£350.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
7 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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People know and understand 95% of what is happening to them simply by living and learning, wrote the sociologist Professor Halsey. Sociology seeks to provide the other 5% by asking relevant questions and identifying general patterns of social relationships that are not necessarily recognised by those immediately involved. Our ‘A’ level course will present you with various sociological theories and ask you to draw on your experiences and background knowledge, and also the new information provided in the course, to test their validity and accuracy.
The Sociology A level can be split into two major components - AS and A2. The AS level can be sat in its own right. Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions. The AS Level has seven tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The A2 has a further eight TMAs.
The Syllabus:
This course prepares candidates for the AQA Sociology AS level syllabus 1191 for examination in 2009 and later years. Candidates will then study the AQA Sociology A2 level syllabus 2191 for examinations in June 2010 and later years. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited for distance learning.
The course is split into four modules, reflecting the new four module examination structure of A levels.
AS
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Paper 1 - Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare (1 Hour) is 20% of the total A Level marks.
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Paper 2 - Education; Health; Sociological Methods (2 Hours) is 30% of the total A Level marks.
A2
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Paper 1 - Beliefs in Society; Global Development; Mass Media; Power and Politics (1 ½ Hours) is 20% of the total A Level marks.
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Paper 2 - Crime and Deviance; Stratification and Differentiation; Theory and Methods (2 Hours) is 30% of the total A Level marks.
Coursework:
There is no coursework with this syllabus.
Special Requirements:
We will only admit students for A Level who have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C and above. These would ideally include English and Maths.
Additional Reading:
Sociology AS for AQA (S Moore, D Aiken & S Chapman) – ISBN: 0007267770 and Sociology for A2 for AQA Pupil Book (S Moore, D Aiken & S Chapman) – ISBN: 0007200641.
Technical Support:
Every student receives a personal tutor with whom they need to keep in regular contact. The essential relationship between student and tutor begins with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. All tutors are fully qualified teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. So when you enrol on a course you can be assured of the assistance of a professionally qualified subject specific tutor.
We don’t set a limit on how often you can contact your tutor. The advise and encouragement our tutors provide are an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Post or Email. There are tutor-marked assignments (TMA’s) in every course. These help the student consolidate the learning he or she has done and prepare for examinations. All tutors have a local rate telephone number such as a 0845 number. This means that when you phone your tutor it will only cost you the price of a local call. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.
Examinations:
There are currently over 300 testing centres across the country, so finding one close by is not very difficult. In December/January we contact you to start arranging your examination dates. We always try to give whatever help we can with examination information, but the entering of students for examinations and any dealings with the examination centre’s are entirely the responsibility of the student.
A Level Examination Fees:
On average the A Level examination fees are approximately £30 per exam but examination fees are at the discretion of the exam centre.
Studying from Abroad:
It is possible to study any of our courses from anywhere in the world. However some courses are easier to study from abroad than others and some restrictions to the type of tuition available apply. If you wish to study a GCSE or an 'A' level, then you will need to be able to return to the UK to take your examinations. Please remember that most of our GCSEs and 'A' levels have several examinations which may well be spread over several weeks.
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