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GCE AS Level in Sociology

at Whitmore High School, Harrow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

Awarding Body: AQA Sociology makes sense of human existence and human behaviour, focusing on the relationship of the individual to society. You’ll learn to challenge widely held assumptions about human behaviour and the cultural values which produce this behaviour. You’ll learn to interpret data and to analyse issues, as well as developing research skills. The AS units covered are ‘Families and Households’ ‘Research Methods’ and ‘Education and Methods in Context’. The topic 'Families and Households' allows students to take an in depth look at how the family has changed and evolved since the 1900s and it asks students to question whether these changes will benefit our society or whether they will damage our society. The topic ‘Research Methods’ looks at the different research techniques used by sociologists in their investigations and the strengths a limitations of each approach. The topic 'Education and Methods in Context' presents students with questions about the education system such as 'why do girls outperform boys?' and 'does wealth have an impact upon a person’s success in education?'. Students will use theoretical perspectives and sociological studies to answer such questions. Students will also learn about the way in which a sociologist carries out research and the strengths and weaknesses of different methodology. They will be expected to be able to apply their knowledge of research methods to consider the best ways to study education.

What you need to get on

General Requirements : 6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths. Additional or Specific Requirements : Grade 5 or above in GCSE Sociology or related subject

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

  • Whitmore High School

    Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harrow

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