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GCE A Level in Sociology

at The King'S School, Grantham, Grantham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Most students joining this course will have no prior experience of the subject. The A level examinations require students to showcase knowledge and understanding through 20 and 30-mark essay questions, as well as some shorter questions from 4 to 10 marks. In this light, a strong grade in an essay-based GCSE subject, for example English, is important. Alongside this, students need to have a keen interest in the subject, including a desire to broaden your knowledge and understanding on society and human behaviours. Sociology requires open minds, critical thinkers, good organisational skills and independent learners. The subject is constantly updating and as well as looking at classic sociological theories it is desirable for students to remain up to date with current affairs relevant to our course.

What you need to get on

• An Attainment 8 (as defined by the DfE) score “Attainment 8” of 55.0 or greater. • Passes at Grades 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. • Students wishing to study more than two of the subjects: Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Economics or Psychology at Advanced Level GCE will need to achieve an Attainment 8 score of 65.0 or greater.

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 King's School

    Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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