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A Level Sociology

at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What is Sociology? Sociology is the study of society, human social behaviour and its origins, development, organisations, and institutions. A goal for many sociologists is to conduct research which may be applied directly to social policy and welfare to address a problem within society, for example poverty. Studying Sociology will allow you to develop an understanding of how the world in which we live can influence our experiences of it. This course encourages you to question society and the world around you providing you with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills and a level of understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. You will investigate various aspects of our social world in an attempt to look beyond commonsense perceptions and uncover the ‘true’ nature of our society and the reasons why it is the way it is.

What you need to get on

If you have studied sociology at GCSE, you must have a minimum of a grade 6. If not, you must have achieved a grade 5 in English

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

  • John Henry Newman Catholic College

    CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM

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