A Level Sociology
at Hammersmith Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of society and of human behaviour. Sociology attempts to study a range of social issues such as the media, culture and identity, social inequalities, education and globalisation.
What you need to get on
Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a minimum grade 6 in English Language and a Humanities subject.
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
Hammersmith Academy
25, Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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