Sociology
at Dartford Grammar School For Girls · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level Sociology course is intended to give an overview of the core theories in sociology and applies these to education, family, beliefs and crime. It is designed to develop students' skills in essay writing, evaluation, analysis, and critical thinking. Contact provider for more information.
What you need to get on
All students joining Year 12 will have achieved: • A minimum of 52 points over 8 GCSE subjects; • A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
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
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Dartford
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