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AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology

at Heston Community School, Hounslow · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A LEVEL SOCIOLOGY Whilst studying AQA A Level Sociology, students develop an appreciation for the scientific study of society, examining how every human activity is underpinned by wider cultural contexts. Students learn a wide range of sociological concepts, such as functionalism, Marxism, social action theory and feminism, in order to examine patterns of individual and group behaviour and the norms of different societies. They will also examine the various methods used by sociologists to study society and how to critically evaluate them.

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 Score of at least 50+ is required and Grade 5+ in English Literature or English Language and Mathematics GCSE to be considered.

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

  • Heston Community School

    Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0QR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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