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AQA GCE A Level in Sociology

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society - the world all around you. Sociologists study patterns of human behaviour and belief investigating how this affects you, your identity, your opportunities and your behaviour. It investigates relationships between people, their social groups and institutions around them - in other words, it considers people like you and how social class, gender and ethnicity affect opportunities and how you are influenced by your family, school and religious beliefs. Sociologists try to understand and answer questions on the world around us; it is a subject where different perspectives on topics exist as sociologists rarely agree with each other. Sociology looks at contemporary issues and some of the topics you will consider if you choose to study it are all around you; in fact you will probably already have an opinion on them: ? Why do people commit crime? ? Do men really do more housework than they use too? ? What is the role of education and what is it that really makes a student achieve well? ? Why do people join religious sects and how much influence does religion have on a person?s actions? ? Is the family still important or is it an out-dated id ? How much freedom do people have to act as they want too or are we controlled by others? ? Why do students form subcultures to rebel against their school? ? Are we really oppressed by the society we live in because of our social class or our gender?

What you need to get on

For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally we require a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. This course is available at AS Foundation Level for students who have a Grade 4 in GCSE English. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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