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GCE A Level in Sociology

at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology studies how society is organised and how we experience life. It seeks to understand how social institutions like family and education operate, how they relate, and whose interests they serve. Sociology describes and explains patterns of inequality, power, and conflict present in most societies. Learning sociology involves exploring how societies are constructed and where our beliefs and routines come from. It examines how identities form and how social class, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and age affect life opportunities. Sociology develops a critical understanding of the assumptions shaping how we view ourselves and others. It can also contribute to social change by highlighting issues such as unemployment, poverty, and crime. Studying sociology provides essential tools to better understand and improve the world we live in.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 in English

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 Appleton School

    Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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