GCE A Level in Sociology
at George Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology involves learning about how human societies are constructed and where our beliefs and daily routines come from. It re-examines many of the taken for granted assumptions we all hold and which influence the way we think about ourselves and others. Sociology is about developing a critical understanding of society.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades 9-4 including Maths; GCSE English at Grade 5 or above
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
George Spencer Academy Sixth Form
Arthur Mee Road Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7EW
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Nottingham
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