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A2 Level Sociology

at Teign School, Newton Abbot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

What will I study? • Sociology is the study of the way in which groups of people, of a variety of sizes, work together – and sometimes do not work so well together! Themes such as socialisation, culture and identity as well as social differentiation, power and stratification run throughout the course. Together these help to develop a sense of the underlying structures and systems in social groups. • It is recognised that Sociology will be a relatively new subject for many students, so an initial unit on culture, socialisation and identity introduces students to typical sociological ideas and ways of thinking. • Topics in Year 12 include one on “Families and Households” which considers changes in family structures and the relationship between families and wider society. A second Year 12 unit covers the Sociology of Education and sociological research methods. • Year 13 takes a broader view, covering Global Development, Crime and Deviance and wider Sociological theory. • Sociology typically takes the apparently familiar and develops an understanding of the way in which so much of what we might take for granted is actually a result of some rather complex processes, assumptions and conventions. Assessment The following skill areas will be assessed: AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: sociological theories, concepts and evidence AO2: Apply sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues AO3: Analyse and evaluate sociological theorie

What you need to get on

Five Level 4 GCSEs are required for entry into 6th Form. GCSE Level 5 pass is required in your chosen, or related Humanities subject (Geography, History, Psychology, Philosophy & Ethics)

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

  • Teign Six Form College

    Teign School Chudleigh Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3JG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Newton Abbot

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