Sociology - A Level Fast Track
About this course
Sociology is the study of society and how it influences us to become the people we are. For sociologists, human behaviour is too complex and diverse to be explained in simple biological or genetic terms, and sociology as a subject sees our actions as the result of our social and cultural environment. We learn to think and act in certain ways and it is our culture which teaches us how we should think and act. It is this understanding of the connection between culture and human behaviour that lays at the heart of sociology.
The Fast Track A Level Sociology course combines both the AS and A2 Programme into a one-year course of study and should be taken in conjunction with two or three other subjects and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
What you will study
During the course the following four areas will be covered:
AS Unit 1: Acquiring Culture
AS Unit 2: Understanding Society and Methods of Sociological Enquiry
A2 Unit 3: Power and Control
A2 Unit 4: Social Inequality and Applied Methods of Sociological Enquiry
You will undertake a written examination for each module.
Entry requirements
Individual Subject Entry Requirement
English Language minimum: A
Sociology/History/Psychology/Geography minimum: B
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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CAVC is a great place to study A Levels – the teachers, the support, the facilities and social experience has been so good – I’m delighted to have gained all A’s in my AS exams. The support to apply and prepare for university is brilliant and I’m looking forward to progressing after college.
