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OCR A Level Sociology

at The Grange School, Aylesbury · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level15 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society and social behaviour. It focuses on the social world, families, mass media, education, religion, international relations, crime and deviance, social class, race, gender and people's relationship to that world. Sociologists would claim that society is the single most important influence in your life, and would argue that our behaviour can be largely explained by social circumstances and experiences. This subject will be of interest to you if you want to find out how society works. Studying Sociology will definitely help develop your essay skills, allowing you to discuss different views on social issues in a critical and evaluative way. Being able to draw on a range of perspectives, evidence and contemporary issues is excellent preparation for university and employment. Sociology provides a strong understanding of social and political issues, past and present. Sociology covers three components: 1/ Socialisation, culture and identity. 2/ Researching and understanding social inequalities. 3/ Theoretical debates and how these relate to a contemporary global society.

What you need to get on

A Level Sociology is very good preparation for university, where strong essay writing skills are very important. It is regarded as a demanding and rigorous A Level which combines well with any other combination of subjects. The requirement for this course is that students attain a Level 6 grade or above at GCSE English due to the need for strong essay writing skills, although students who have attained a Level 5 grade in English may be considered.

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 Grange School

    Wendover Way, Aylesbury, HP21 7NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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