GCE A Level in Sociology
at The Elmgreen School · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you have an interest in understanding the behaviour of people and investigating how different social groups are affected by the society they live in, then Sociology is for you. The specifications build on, but do not depend on, the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE Sociology. You will be expected to sit 3x2 hour exams.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 5 in English Language and a GCSE Grade 4 in Humanities subject (History, Geography, Religious Studies or 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 Elmgreen School
The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9BZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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