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Sociology

at Kendrick School, Reading · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology gives students a chance to explore something different to reflect a new phase in their education. It is one of the social sciences, subjects focusing on human behaviour. Professional sociologists are often interviewed in the news to explain riots, the rise in a particular type of crime or whether changing the benefit system could encourage more couples to get married. They might offer a view about whether media violence affects children or why certain groups perform badly at school. Sociologists perform a useful function because they have studied issues thoroughly by observing or interviewing people or using similar methods.

What you need to get on

8 GCSEs (or DfE recognised equivalent) grades 9-5 or A* - B, two of which must be English Language and Mathematics. BTEC Level 2 at Distinction*, Distinction or Merit will be accepted GCSE short courses cannot be accepted. At least a 6 or grade B at GCSE in the subjects to be studied at AS/A-level, apart from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics which requires a 7 or grade A at GCSE.

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

  • Kendrick School

    41-43 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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