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GCE A Level in Sociology

at North Chadderton School, Oldham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is about you. It is to help you have a wider knowledge and understanding of the society in which you live. As members of society, all students should come to the course equipped with some knowledge of the social world. Sociology will help develop a deeper understanding of this social world and explain issues that directly affect the way you live. A Level Sociology has been designed so that students will acquire the essential knowledge and understanding of the central aspects of sociological thought and methods, together with the application of a range of skills. It is constructed around key sociological themes such as the way we are socialised, our culture and identity, social differentiation, power and stratification. Sociology builds upon a set of core skills, which underpin most university courses and many jobs, particularly those that involve working with and dealing with people. Sociology lessons require you to think, to question and to consider new ways of looking at the society you live in. Sociology lessons will be delivered in a number of ways, including group work, discussion, research, visual and written stimuli and data analysis. The use of ICT is inherent within the course and you will be asked to make presentations, carry out sociological research and take an active interest in the issues that face us in society today.

What you need to get on

To study A Levels at North Chadderton you must have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade A""-C. Two of these must include GCSE Maths and English Language. A good school reference,attendance and behaviour record are also required, as is a positive interview There is no expectation that students will have studied Sociology at GCSE. No prior knowledge of the subject is needed.

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

  • North Chadderton School

    Chadderton Hall Road Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Oldham

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