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Sociology

at Kenton School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying Sociology allows students opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and reflect on social issues that are often relevant to their own social experiences. They open up the possibility for fascinating discussions, for example ‘what impact do digital forms of communication have on social relations?’, ‘how do sociologists investigate inequality in society?’ and ‘what are the patterns and trends of religion in relation to social class?’ Students can acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes. They have the opportunity to develop a broad set of key desirable skills, including the ability to analyse and formulate clear, logical arguments with scope for extensive evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives. Developing strong critical thinking skills and being able to consider issues with a global outlook will be of huge benefit to students moving forward, whether this is in further education, the workplace or society in general.

What you need to get on

You should have a minimum of 5 grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent, including English.

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

  • Kenton School

    DRAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 3RU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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