GCE A Level in Sociology
at The Brunts Academy, Mansfield · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
The study of socialisation, culture and identity (how we become who we are), researching and understanding social inequalities (how sociologists study society and their conclusions).
What you need to get on
Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in history or geography plus GCSE grade 5 in English Literature.
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
The Brunts Academy
The Park, Mansfield, NG18 2AT
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