LRN International AS and A Level Sociology (6121)

The LRN International AS & A Level Sociology is designed to enable international candidates to demonstrate their ability across a broad range of Investigating socialisation and identity, Understanding family units, Education and its societal roles, Globalisation and society and Mass communication within society.

Accreditation	LRN International AS/A Level are GLOBALLY RECOGNISED qualifications designed specifically for INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES and are available outside the United Kingdom. Candidates based in England refer to the Ofqual register.
Level	Intermediate
Grading	International A Level: A*, A, B, C, D or E
Assessment	Written Exams
Guided Learning Hours	180 and 360

What you'll learn

Investigating socialisation and identity
Understanding family units
Education and its societal roles
Globalisation and society

Introduction

This specification provides an overview to the LRN International AS & A Level Sociology1. This document is suitable for various users, including candidates, centres, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, teachers (and other educational based staff) and examiners. The specification outlines the key features and administrative procedures required for this international qualification.

Objective

Mode of Delivery

This qualification has been constructed to be delivered within centres. Centres will need to demonstrate to LRN, through the centre recognition processes, that they have the resources, facilities and competence to deliver. However, centres must be able to demonstrate, in line with LRN’s criteria, that they have the means, capability, capacity and resources (including suitably qualified centre staff) to deliver by the method chosen by the centre.

Progression

The LRN International AS & A Level Sociology has been designed to reflect the wide variation in candidates’ origins, levels of education and career aims. Progression opportunities may, therefore, take a variety of paths. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, it may be appropriate for the candidate to progress to:

1. Similar level 3 qualification in Sociology;
2. LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies;
3. A higher level of any qualification – e.g.; HNC/HND or Degree’
4. Vocationally Related Qualifications

Breakdown of Assessment Objectives

AO1 – demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

sociological theories and perspectives.
recurrent themes in sociology.
terminology used in sociology.
methods used to study sociology.
relevant theories and research findings.

AO2 – apply knowledge and understanding by:

Interpreting sociological material, including concepts, theories and evidence.
applying sociological knowledge and material to a range of issues
using sociological materials to construct and support particular sociological perspectives
demonstrating awareness of the interrelationship between concepts, theories and evidence when a certain point of view is presented.

AO3 – using sociological knowledge to:

Analyse and evaluate theories, evidence, perspectives and methodologies
develop arguments supporting or contradicting sociological theories and views
investigate sociological theories to expose underlying assumptions, value judgements,
misconceptions, logical flaws and ideological influences
discuss opposing viewpoints or evidence to demonstrate the complexity of sociological
discourse
recognise the limitations of, or bias in, sociological and non-sociological evidence
reach conclusions based on a reasoned consideration of available evidence and arguments.

Assessment

The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by the LRN

Grading

The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D and E and LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.