GCE A Level in Sociology
at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of society. We look at how society is organised through institutions like the family, education, media and peers and how these affect individuals within society. Sociology also considers many contemporary social concerns like crime, inequalities in terms of class, gender, ethnicity and age, and current issues such as identity. In Year 12, students will be looking at sociological theory, families and households, education and research methods. In Year 13, students continue developing their theoretical knowledge of Sociology, as well as studying crime and deviance, along with beliefs in society.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE English.
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
Tytherington School
Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Macclesfield
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