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Sociology (A Level)

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of human society and social institutions. Sociology students at Fairfax learn about a diverse array of topics, ranging from crime and the family to the education system and media. They also consider social inequality and how factors such as class, gender, ethnicity and age impact on people’s experiences. Sociology is a social science and has features in common with both sciences and humanities subjects, making it a subject in which you will develop a wide range of skills, useful for many future academic courses and career paths. YEAR 12: TOPICS STUDIED: Education – examines the role and functions of the education system and its impact on society. Families and Households – examines the impact of the family on society, its evolution over time and power relationships within the family. Research methods – examines how to evaluate different types of sociological research. ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: Content taught during Year 12 will be externally assessed via three written papers at the end of Year 13. YEAR 13: TOPICS STUDIED: Crime and Deviance – examines patterns, causes and solutions to crime and deviance. Media – examines the role and influence of the media in society.Sociological theory – examines theoretical perspectives and wider debates within the study of sociology in detail. All topics studied at AS will also be assessed at A-Level. ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: 100% written exam. paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (2 hours, 33.3% A Level) Paper 2: Fami

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including Mathematics, and English at minimum grade 5. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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