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Sociology

at Sir John Leman High School, Beccles · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society and human behaviour. This course is designed to equip students with knowledge of how our society works by looking at various aspects of our lives. It will do this by using both classical and modern theories of sociology and by examining the effect of social class, ethnicity, gender, age and other factors on people's life chances. It also considers the role of government and other agencies in the provision of services and how social policy affects various aspects of life. As part of the course students will be encouraged to develop transferable skills in research, evaluation, analysis, comparison and many other areas. Sociology is an excellent preparation for many careers. Examples include the caring professions such as nursing, social work, childcare and counselling; legal professions including police and solicitors; areas of business, especially human resources and human relations and teaching at both primary and secondary levels.

What you need to get on

Ideally Grade 5 GCSE English Language

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

  • Sir John Leman High School

    Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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