A-level Sociology
at Notre Dame High School, Norwich, Norwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are fascinated by the behaviour of others and why we act the way we do, then Sociology is for you. Sociology seeks to understand all aspects of human social behaviour, including the social dynamics of small groups, organisations, communities, even entire societies. Sociology is a subject that encourages students to increase their awareness of and develop a critical approach to the social world. Students who study Sociology at A-Level will complete modules in the Sociology of Culture & Identity, Education, Beliefs in Society, Crime & Deviance in addition to the research techniques used by sociologists to study the social world.
What you need to get on
42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4.
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
Notre Dame High School
Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PB
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Norwich
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