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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Sociology is the study of human beings in society. The subject examines the interaction of humans with each other and with the society around them. It is a critical subject as it seeks to avoid ‘obvious’ or ‘common sense’ explanations of human activity, searching instead for explanations at a deeper level. Students will discuss the world around them to become familiar with a range of sociological theories each advocating a different approach to studying society – functionalist, Marxist, feminist and postmodernist. In Year 12 students study education, families, and households and research methods. In Year 13 students study religion and crime and develop a more detailed understanding of theory and methods. Whilst studying each topic, students will consider how age, gender, class and ethnicity influence people’s life chances. An interest in politics will serve students well.

What you need to get on

See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.

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

  • Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre

    Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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