GCE A Level in Sociology
at Shelley College, A Share Academy, Huddersfield · college
What the college says
Sociology is the study of society, the ‘social world’. Sociology looks beyond day to day and asks what is the real nature of society, why does it function like it does and for whose benefit? Sociology asks you to understand and apply key concepts such as power, gender, ethnicity and culture to important and topical issues such as family, education, crime, deviance and religion, which shape the world we live in. Sociology is a rigorous academic subject that is also rooted in the real world. Studying Sociology A-level enables you to develop critical thinking skills, to analyse and interpret the world around you. The independent study skills learnt in Sociology are excellent preparation for university and for career paths.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Shelley College
Huddersfield Road Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8NL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Huddersfield
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