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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society and social behaviour. Its for you if you're curious about human nature, interested in investigating topics like equality, poverty, crime, religion and education from a sociological perspective. You may have some knowledge of the subject from GCSE, but you don't need to have studied it already to take the A level. In a rapidly changing and diverse society, Sociology is an extremely popular A Level choice for students nationally. A Level Sociology is a good choice because it offers students a fascinating insight into factors / institutions which shape human behaviour, helping students understand themselves and others better. As well as the subject matter, you'll also learn about social science research methods and the course will give you transferable skills including critical thinking, communication, research and problem solving. Sociology is often taken with other Social Science and Humanities subjects such as Economics, Psychology, Geography, History, English, Business Studies and Religious Studies, although it can be combined with others.

What you need to get on

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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

  • Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School

    Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rossendale

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