GCE A Level in Sociology
at Richard Challoner School, New Malden · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the systematic study of human groups and social life in modern society. It is a social science based on logical arguments and evidence. Sociology attempts as far as possible to minimise bias and to maintain objectivity when looking at the social world. If you have an interest in people, then sociology may be a good subject for you, because the focus is on the influences from society which shape the behaviour of people, their experiences and their interpretations of the world around them.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and 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
Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · New Malden
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