GCE A Level in Sociology
at The Green School For Girls, Isleworth · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology will give you a deeper insight into the world around you and open your eyes to the social issues, problems and inequalities which exist in the contemporary UK It will enable you to develop your knowledge about society, the experiences of different social groups and social problems such as rising crime rates. It involves studying societies and the way that they shape people's behaviour, beliefs, and identity. Sociology enables us to make sense of the rapidly changing world that we live in. Perhaps most fundamentally of all, Sociology enables us to understand ourselves and our position within society.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE English plus Grade 6 in GCSE Sociology or another Humanities subject. Students must also have a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Maths to study this subject. APS 5.5
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 Green School Sixth Form
THE GREEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LONDON ROAD, ISLEWORTH, TW7 5BB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ISLEWORTH
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