A Level Sociology
at Denmark Road High School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying the Subject - In Sociology, students study the relationship between the individual and society by analysing human relationships and the role of institutions and social processes. We explore a range of social issues such as why some people behave in certain ways, why some suffer more disadvantage than others and how agents of socialisation such as the family, and religion can impact our sense of identity and our life chances. Students are introduced to working as and thinking like a sociologist by learning the methodology of sociological research and the language that accompanies it. Sociology allows students to make sense of the society in which they live and to understand their responsibility to others. It is a subject that can remove blinkers and give students the knowledge to make a difference. Society and sociological ideas constantly evolve. In response to this, we use a variety of contemporary media and IT in lessons to enable students to apply sociological theory effectively.
What you need to get on
Subject Specific Entry Requirements: DRHS 4 - Students should have achieved Grade 7 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Sociology. DRHS 3 - Students should have achieved Grade 7 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Sociology
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
Denmark Road High School
Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Gloucester
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