GCE A Level in Sociology
at Beacon Academy, Crowborough · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. It is a fascinating subject as it focuses on our own behaviour as social beings. The scope of sociological study is wide, ranging from the analysis of passing encounters in the street to the investigation of global social processes.
What you need to get on
The required entry requirements for A Level are a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grades 9 - 5 that are assessed by exams. This must include a grade 5 in English Language or Literature, and a grade 5 in GCSE Sociology if you took it.
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
BEACON ACADEMY
East Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS
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