Sociology

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

GCSE

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

Sociology is the study of society and this course looks at a wide range of social topics. It gives an thorough understanding of how society tackles its needs, for example to provide education and of different ways in which this could be done, and enables us to question how society is organised.

Progression

You can progress to level 3 courses offered at the College, for example A levels.

Entry Requirements

This is an intensive one year course. You will be considered on an individual basis. In all cases numeracy and literacy assessments will be undertaken as part of the application process.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

You will be assessed through a mixture of in-class activities, practical work, portfolio, coursework and exams.

There are two examinations - for unit 1 the exam equals 50% of your grade and takes place in January, and for unit 2, which also equals 50% and takes place in June.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

Topics studied include:

Unit 1

Studying society
Education
Families

Unit 2

Crime and deviance
Mass media
Social inequality

When can I study?

Tuesday and Thursday daytimes, or Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

GCFT

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.