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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time£1,333

What the college says

Sociology is the study of human groups and social life in modern societies. How people think and act, how they interact with each other. COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods Education is a core unit of the course. Students look at the role of Education in society and the impact that it has on individuals. Students also look at factors which influence educational attainment. This is all studied through looking at education through the various sociological perspectives. As well as this, students apply research methods used in Sociology to answer questions about how research can be carried out in the Education topic. Written exam: 2 hours containing a range of short and longer mark essay questions. Paper 2: Topics in Sociology Students study our two optional subjects of the Family and the Media. These are two huge areas in society which we explore, focusing on their roles and functions, as well as the impact they have on individuals and the wider population. In both of the topics, students look at the changing nature of them overtime, as well as current trends and key sociological ideas. Written exam: 2 hours containing a range of short and longer mark essay questions. Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods The final compulsory component of the course focuses on Crime and Deviance. This is a fascinating area of study where we aim to explore the functions and explanations of crime, as well as the impacts on society. We look

What you need to get on

Five grade 5s at GCSE as well as a 6 in English or a Humanities subject at GCSE

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

  • Trinity School.

    Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Newbury

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