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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of how society is organized and how we experience life and it is becoming a more and more popular subject. Sociology is an academic subject which equips students with a range of skills; students will learn to think critically, to question common-sense assumptions, to solve problems, to work independently and as part of a group and to write a clearly structured, analytical essay. All of this is excellent preparation for university or for a whole range of careers including teaching, social work and the police force. Students will debate the issues that are important in our society and analyse and evaluate the sociological theories and research around topic areas such as the family, crime, education and the mass media. Anyone who has an interest in understanding how the world around them works, and who enjoys critical thinking and exploring ideas from different viewpoints would enjoy Sociology.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in English or English Literature.

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

  • Whitburn Church of England Academy

    Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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