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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology looks at people, their experiences and beliefs; how they live their everyday lives and the way those lives are influenced by society. Studying Sociology will help you understand your own experiences and those of others, encouraging you to look at issues from different perspectives before moving towards an informed view. This course covers theories and research relating to family, education, science, beliefs, crime and deviance. The course combines well with Health & Social Care, Psychology and Philosophy.

What you need to get on

You will need to be interested in people and be prepared to discuss and listen critically. ?It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Sociology (though it would help!) a Grade 6 at GCSE Sociology and/or a grade 6 in English Lang/Lit is required.

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

  • Shaftesbury School

    Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Shaftesbury

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