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A Level Sociology

at The Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The social science of Sociology is concerned with explaining the social world. It studies the institutions of societies and evaluates the impact that they have. You will develop an understanding of a number of key sociological theories and will be able to apply these to a range of different debates, from why some young people commit deviant acts, to why it is that some social groups are less equal than others.

What you need to get on

Standard Entry Requirements including GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and GCSE Grade 5 or above in at least one other 'written' subject. Success in Sociology is heavily dependent on high quality writing skills.

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

  • The Kings of Wessex Academy

    Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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