Sociology A Level
at St John'S Catholic Comprehensive, Gravesend · other provider
What the college says
Sociology prepares you for a lifetime of change by developing your appreciation of diversity, love of learning, writing and study skills, as well as developing an in-depth understanding of human behavior, social organization, culture, and social change. Sociology helps us look more objectively at our society and other societies. It directs attention to how the parts of society fit together and change, and the consequences of that social change. If you are the type of person who doesn?t necessarily follow the crowds (but are fascinated by their behaviour), the type who is truly interested in what is going on in the world, then Sociology is the subject for you.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE Grade 5/BTEC Level 2 Pass or higher including a minimum of a Grade 6 in GCSE English or Humanities subject.
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
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 2JW
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Gravesend
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