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GCE A Level in Sociology

at The Bishop'S Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society - how people interact in groups. A-Level Sociology examines social behaviour from a variety of perspectives: how it originates and then develops, and the ways people are organised into groups according to distinctions such as class, gender and race. A-Level Sociology also looks at the institutions and forces which shape and are shaped by groups within a society, such as the media, religion and education. A-Level Sociology focuses on contemporary society, providing an awareness of the importance of social structure and actions in explaining social forces and issues. Some questions A-Level Sociology covers include: • Why do boys underachieve in the education system? • Why are black people five time more likely to be stopped and searched? • Why are women more religious when religion oppresses them? A-Level Sociology helps you to develop knowledge and understanding of the essential sociological theories and methods (such as Functionalism, Marxism and Feminism) with which sociologists make sense of the diversity of societies, and of the forces which have and will continue to shape social change. A good sociologist needs an outward-looking perspective on the world, and should be prepared to ‘walk in another person’s shoes’. They should be interested in reading the news on a daily basis to be able to relate the topics learnt in class to the outside world. Above all they should be able to think critically and independently about society and the diver

What you need to get on

Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC and 1 A level - at least 34 points from your best 8 GCSES (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) plus subject requirement: Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature and, if studied, Grade 6 in GCSE Sociology

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 Bishops Stortford High School

    Beaumont Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishops Stortford
  • 1 September 2027 · Bishops Stortford

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