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A Level : Sociology

at Melton Vale Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the academic study of how society is organised and how we experience life. It involves analysing society using a theoretical framework. This A-level is linear, which means that students will sit all of their exams at the end of the 2 year course. Sociology is an exciting and lively subject. It is a useful subject to study because it enables you to understand the society in which you live. It also encourages you to question the ways society is organised, and to realise that things are not always what they seem. If you become a Sociology student you will not be provided with quick answers - you will discover is how to think about societal issues for yourself: what are the questions behind the questions? The skills you will gain from studying Sociology include the ability to think critically and reflectively about contemporary social issues, to appreciate two sides of an argument and come to a reasoned conclusion, and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. You will learn how to find information, extract what is important from it and turn it into an argument. You will be taught research methods. From these you will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of tools from the census interpreted through statistics, to in-depth interviews. You will learn to conduct research both with others and independently. A-level Sociology offers a diverse learning experience including debate, ICT, group work and independent research, delive

What you need to get on

To study A-Levels at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated.

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

  • Melton Vale Sixth Form College

    Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Melton Mowbray

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