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GCE A Level in Sociology

at Chase High School, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're curious about human nature, fascinated by debates on contemporary issues of equality, poverty, crime, religion and education, then sociology A level could be for you. You may already have some knowledge of the subject from GCSE but you don't need to have studied it before to do the A level course. It's a social science, so along with the subject matter, you'll also be introduced to research methods used to study the behaviour of people in the society in which they live. Sociology will give you a strong set of transferable skills including critical thinking, communication, research and problem solving.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.

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

  • Chase High School Sixth Form

    Chase High School 224 Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RT

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