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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Sacred Heart Catholic School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is all about human social behaviour. It looks at how society works and how the various parts of society relate to each other. Themes that run through the A Level course are culture, identity, power, social class, gender, race and ethnicity. At A Level, candidates studying this specification will acquire knowledge of contemporary social processes and social changes. You will study Education, Family and Research Methods. Candidates will be encouraged to develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world. Candidates will also study the changing role of the media in our society and Crime and Deviance.

What you need to get on

A grade 6 in a Humanities subject. A grade 6 in English Language. It should be noted that most of the work you are required to do involves writing essays.

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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