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GCE A Level in Sociology

at St Albans Girls' School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society. At STAGS, Sociology is a popular A-Level course. Sociology helps students to develop a wide range of knowledge and understanding about society, including understanding of society's structures, processes and social issues. Sociology is exciting, interesting and relevant to students' lives, and helps students to understand and critically think about the world they live in. Sociology involves a wide breadth of transferable skills, including analytical and evaluative skills.

What you need to get on

We would expect you to achieve a Grade 6 or higher in GCSE English Literature or English Language. A GCSE in Sociology is not a requirement.

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

  • St Albans Girls' School

    Sandridgebury Lane, St. Albans, AL3 6DB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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