A Level in Sociology

For an A Level programme of study, we require students to have a range of at least five to seven GCSE passes at grade 5 or higher, including a minimum of a 4 in English and Mathematics, but students must also satisfy the minimum entry criteria for A Level Sociology below.

• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature

And

• Grade 5 in at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subject (from subjects such as English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies or Sociology)

In addition to in-class assessments at the end of each half term, which will help you understand your strengths and areas for improvement, your final grade will be generated from results in three two-hour examinations.

There are no fees for this course if you are under 18.

If you are aged 19 or above, please contact us for more information about fees and funding.

Trips include Sociology conferences in London, visiting universities and and having guest speakers in. There will be opportunities to go on visits with other subjects like Law, Criminology, History and Psychology.

A Level Sociology is an excellent preparation for university study, where strong essay writing skills are very important. Universities recognise that Sociology A Level provides students with a very good foundation in social, political and policy knowledge.

It is a stepping stone to careers such as lawyer, journalist, crime analyst, police officer, social worker, teacher and professor – the opportunities are endless!

This is a challenging subject in both its academic rigour but also in some of the content it requires you to consider and research.

Sociology students will also have the opportunity to take up a related Extended Project Qualification in Anthropology.