Teachers of Sociology
- Mrs H Fedorniak (Head of Department)
- Mrs K Green
Our Vision for Sociology
Students at SJB study Sociology to develop an inquisitive mind and a critical approach to understanding the world around them. They appreciate and celebrate diversity, leading to a feeling of security in their own identity. Our students assess society as it is and explore how they can be a force for change.
Key Stage 4
Qualification: GCSE / BTEC
Coursework: 40%
Exam: 60%
Exam Structure: 3 x 1hr 30min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 13
Key Stage 5
Qualification: A-level Sociology
Exam Board: OCR
Coursework: 0%
Exam: 100%
Exam Structure: 3x papers sat at the end of year 13.
- Unit 1- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 2- 2 hours 15 minutes
- Unit 3- 2 hours 15 minutes
Link to specification: A Level Specification Sociology (H580)
Course Overview:
Students cover the following content over the two years. In Year 12 the focus is Unit 1 and half of Unit 2. The rest of Unit 2 and Unit 3 are completed in Year 13.
Unit 1– Socialisation, Culture and Identity
- Socialisation, Culture and Identity
- Mass Media
Unit 2– Researching and understanding social inequalities
- Research methods
- Social Inequalities
Unit 3– Debates in contemporary society
- Globalisation
- Crime and Deviance