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GCE A Level in Sociology

at John F Kennedy Catholic School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society and individuals. It is suitable for students who have an open, enquiring mind and enjoy debating contemporary issues. A number of theoretical and political perspectives are applied to the study of topics such as education, families and households, beliefs in society and crime and deviance. A wider knowledge and understanding of the society in which we live is essential and students must be keen on keeping up to date with the news and current affairs. As members of society all students should come to the course equipped with some knowledge of the social world, but through the study of sociology they will develop a deeper understanding and examine issues that directly affect life in Britain and other areas of the world. Students learn how to conduct experimental and nonexperimental research, and even carry out and report on their own sociological investigations. Students will learn through arguing, guided reading, discussing, writing essays, group work, videos, class presentations and internet research.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE

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

  • John F Kennedy Catholic School

    John F Kennedy Rc School Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2PH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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