A Level Sociology
at St Anselm'S Catholic School, Canterbury, Canterbury · school or sixth form
What the college says
“I have really enjoyed A Level Sociology – it is a completely different way of thinking about the world” Students will study a range of topics which challenge them to understand the way that societies work. This course is ideal for those students who enjoy learning about the world in which they live and how they can contribute to it. It demands of students the ability to challenge their own understanding of human behaviour and the issues we face. Sociology is a highly engaging subject that considers why people behave in the way they do in different aspects of society for example in the family. It is a subject that involves debate and discussion; it enhances analytical skills and can be a stepping stone to a variety of different careers and further education.
What you need to get on
Students are required to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above to undertake Sociology, and must have Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language
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
St Anselm's Catholic School
OLD DOVER ROAD, CANTERBURY, CT1 3EN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY
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