A level Sociology
at Oldfield School, Bath · school or sixth form
What the college says
You would be well suited to studying Sociology at A level if you: — have an interest in people and the way we are shaped by the world around us — have an interest in how societies change and develop over time — are willing to take on board new ideas and ways of thinking — want to develop the way you organise and present information, ideas and arguments — want to find out how society works — enjoy testing theories to find out if they are true.
What you need to get on
A grade 6 or above in either English Literature or 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
Oldfield School Sixth Form
Kelston Road, Bath, BA1 9AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bath
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