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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Heathcote School & Science College, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of how society is organised and how we experience life. In taking Sociology at Heathcote, you ll develop a wide range of skills such as how to analyse and interpret data and arguments and how to apply theories and concepts to explain our social world. Most crucially though, you ll gain an understanding of, and learn to think critically about, the way individuals and social groups behave.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 5+ including English and Maths as well as Grade 6 in English + Grade 6 in Sociology (if taken)

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

  • Heathcote School & Science College

    96, Normanton Park Chingford, London, E4 6ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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