A' Level Sociology (Full AS/A2)

Overview

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain A' Level in Sociology.

Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level Sociology is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level Sociology exam through home study.

What's more, because the distance learning A' Level Sociology course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

The course aims to give you some fundamental and lasting insights into how human societies are constructed, how they influence our beliefs and daily lives. Sociology is about developing a critical understanding of society, and through this understanding providing a basis for highlighting and explaining social problems such as ill health, poverty and crime. As well as learning about how society influences individual lives, you will also learn how to express yourself coherently, how to challenge and evaluate information presented to you and how scientific information is produced.

The course lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Sociology and related subjects in higher education. In addition, it provides a worthwhile course for candidates of various ages and from diverse backgrounds in terms of general education and lifelong learning. Equally, material studied would be useful for candidates intending to pursue careers in any of the Social Sciences.

Sociology is a dynamic, ever changing subject with new information and studies constantly confirming or challenging existing theories and producing new ones. The subject matter of sociology is uniquely around and within you, it is essential that you are curious about the why’s and how’s of societies processes in all settings from cradle to grave, from peer groups to institutions like schools and the class system. The purpose of this course is to help students look around them in a more analytical manner, to understand and question why things are the way they are, and what can be done to change the more negative aspects of our society.

FORMAT OF COURSE (Modules Overview)
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There are many modules that make up A-Level Sociology. The main modules are as follows:

AS Level

• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Tutor
• Culture and Identity
• Families and households
• Wealth poverty and welfare
• Education
• Health
• Sociological methods
• Preparing for the AS exam.

A2 Level

• Theory and Methods
• Global Development
• Mass Media
• Power and politics
• Crime and Deviance
• Stratification and Differentiation
• Global Development
• Preparing for the A2 exam

This course covers all the content of the AQA Sociology course. You can find the full syllabus for this course at www.aqa.org.uk.

HOME STUDY SUPPORT
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Your tutor will support you with your project formulation and give you guidance with appropriate topics and ideas.

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs

Description

COURSE ASSESSMENT
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For each module there are two or three formal tutor-marked assessments which, when completed, should be sent to your tutor, via e-mail or conventional post. All of the information within the units is written in line with the requirements of the examination board specification and the demands of the examination.

All units are broken down into clear subject topics, and students should spend the amount of time studying for each topic as advised by their course tutor. Each topic module has been written for ease of understanding and topic coverage may be of different length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided.

The AS and A2 modules link together and assessment is all done by examination as there is no coursework option.

HOME STUDY COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Sociology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

The A' Level Sociology is divided into four comprehensive modules.The modules are further broken down into clear subject topics. The main topics are as follows:

AS Level

• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Tutor
• Culture and Identity
• Families and households
• Wealth poverty and welfare
• Education
• Health
• Sociological methods
• Preparing for the AS exam 

A2 Level

• Theory and Methods
• Global Development
• Mass Media
• Power and politics
• Crime and Deviance
• Stratification and Differentiation
• Global Development
• Preparing for the A2 exam

 At the end of each topic is a set of key words, which you should be able to define as a revision exercise, as well as activities throughout the text to ensure understanding of important aspects of the topic.

Topic coverage may vary in length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided.

There are three tutor marked assignments associated with each unit which should be sent to your tutor, as well as an introductory assignment to introduce yourself to your tutor.

Requirements

Educated to at least Grade C GCSE standard or above.