GCE A Level in Sociology
at The Sixth Form College Farnborough · sixth form college
Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2021see the detail
What the college says
16 - 19 ESFA funded learners
What you need to get on
To access A level courses students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English language or GCSE English literature. A GCSE grade 5 in another writing based subject, such as history, sociology, psychology or media studies. Ideally you could take one other essay based subject alongside A level sociology. Ideally you should have a grade 4 in GCSE maths. A qualification in sociology is advantageous but not essential.
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 Sixth Form College Farnborough
Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX
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