Course Guide 2017-18
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A LEVEL<br />
SOCIOLOGY<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 2 YEARS<br />
A LEVEL<br />
SPANISH<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 2 YEARS<br />
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Sociology is the study of human society<br />
and social problems. On this course you will<br />
learn different research methods and cover<br />
topics such as: family; education; crime and<br />
religion, and how they affect society.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Theory & Research Methods<br />
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Education<br />
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Families & Households<br />
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Beliefs in Society<br />
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Crime & Deviance<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Exams<br />
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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GCSE grade B in a subject which includes<br />
extended writing, such as English or History<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Apply for university in a range of humanities<br />
and social science degrees, including Law<br />
Criminology<br />
»»<br />
Employment in education, public sector<br />
institutions, journalism, civil service, social<br />
work, business, retail management and<br />
marketing sectors<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
You will develop integrated skills in speaking,<br />
listening, reading and writing, using a variety<br />
of authentic materials, texts and films. You<br />
will study social issues and trends as well as<br />
political and artistic culture in the Spanish<br />
speaking world.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Listening, Reading & Translation<br />
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Written Response to Works, Grammar &<br />
Translation<br />
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Speaking<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Exams<br />
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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GCSE Spanish at grade A* — B<br />
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Applications will be considered from individuals<br />
who have experience in speaking Spanish<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Apply for a university degree in Spanish or<br />
combine with Linguistics, Politics, International<br />
Relations or Economics<br />
»»<br />
Employment in journalism, politics, international<br />
law, interpretation, translation, tourism<br />
management, media and civil service<br />
STEPHEN THOMAS ACHIEVED A IN SOCIOLOGY AND IS NOW<br />
STUDYING ARCHAEOLOGY AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY<br />
SEE<br />
IBRAHIM’S<br />
STORY<br />
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Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/applynow<br />
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