COURSE LOCATION KEY: D = Daventry N = Northampton (Booth Lane) LM = Northampton (Lower Mounts) Sociology – AS/A2 Level
Sociology is the study of societies: how they shape people’s ideas and social behaviour and how, in turn, people interact with and change the societies in which they live. If you’re curious about how society works and changes over time and the influence it has on your life, Sociology may be the subject for you.
In Year 1, you’ll look at core themes of culture, socialisation and identity and you’ll study youth culture, giving you an opportunity to reflect on your own experiences. In Year 2, you’ll study power and control within education, mass media, crime or protest; and you’ll examine Social Inequality, including gender, ethnic, age and class inequalities.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at Grades A* - C including English at Grade B or an alternative subject where essay writing is required.
Additional programmes
A Level Extended Project The Extended Project is designed for those studying A Levels in any subject who wish to develop project management and autonomous learning skills. It is gaining increasing recognition as a valuable qualification by both employers and universities. You choose your own topic and the format of the final product. This may be an event, a work of art or web site, accompanied by a written report or academic dissertation of 5,000 words. You will receive 30 hours of teaching which covers such topics as researching, referencing, evaluating sources, project planning, time management and problem-solving. The remainder of the time is spent working independently. You will be assigned a supervisor with whom you are required to meet on a regular basis to discuss the progress of your project. As part of the assessment, you are required to record the development of your project and the meetings with your supervisor in a project log. At the end of your project, you will present your final product to an audience and share your experience of its development. Successful completion of the project is worth up to 70 (A* grade) UCAS points.
Ideally, you will have a passionate interest in a particular topic, possess the ability and willingness to work independently and be able to plan ahead and follow through.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Pass at AS level. This subject can only be taken in the second year.
Certificate in Financial Studies
This course is ideal for those who wish to understand the scope of the financial services industry and how, with proper planning, you can be inspired to meet your lifetime aspirations. By understanding the industry, how it operates and what it has to offer, you will be able to compare a range of financial solutions and therefore make sound financial judgements in particular contexts. It is relevant for all students. Unit 1 enables you to gain an appreciation of individual needs, wants, and aspirations in relation to your personal life-cycle. Unit 2 enables you to assess the risk and rewards in relation to different financial services. Both of these units are examined by an electronic multiple-choice exam. Unit 3 allows you to make informed and appropriate financial judgements within a given situation. This unit is assessed through a written exam. You must pass Units 1 and 2 in order to sit the Unit 3 exam. This one year course is equivalent to an AS level and graded along with UCAS points in the same way.
Minimum Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at Grades A*- C including English.
AQA Baccalaureate
The AQA Baccalaureate (AQA Bacc) is a qualification which recognises and celebrates the achievements of well-rounded students with A Levels and more. To be successful, you must develop and demonstrate your academic ability and your soft skills and personal qualities such as:
• Leadership • Independence • Communication skills • Time management • Commitment • Perseverance.
The AQA Bacc can effectively strengthen and help you to illustrate these skills. Students build on core A Level subjects, adding value through wider learning and enrichment activities.
The Baccalaureate comprises:
• Three A Level subjects (students’ main subject choices) • Independent learning through the Extended Project Qualification
• Personal development through enrichment activities: work related learning, community participation and personal development
• Breadth through an AS level in General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at Grades A*- C including English with an average GCSE score greater than 5.4.
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