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A Level in Sociology

at Ekc Group, Broadstairs · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level96 weeksFull time

What the college says

Ever wondered why society is the way it is today and how we got here? Curious about the causes of crime in society, the changing views of the family over time and whether religion has relevance in the contemporary world? A Level Sociology will help you understand the world around you. It is an engaging and topical subject that gets you thinking about why people behave the way that they do. Sociology is evident all around you and will help you to see things from many different perspectives. Sociology will help you become more analytical and evaluative and improve you writing skills. It generates discussions and we will often have class debates.

What you need to get on

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 Soc

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • EKC Canterbury College (New Dover Road)

    New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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