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Sociology A Level

at St Peter'S Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Our A level specification in Sociology enables learnersto:? recognise that their sociological knowledge,understanding and skills help them to developan understanding of the interrelationshipsbetween individuals, groups, institutions andsocieties? analyse critically the nature and sources ofinformation and to base reasoned judgementsand arguments on evidence? organise and communicate their knowledge andunderstanding in different and creative ways,and reach substantiated judgements? appreciate the significance of theoretical andconceptual issues in sociological debate? understand and evaluate sociologicalmethodology and a range of research methodsthrough active involvement in the researchprocess? develop skills that enable individuals to focus ontheir personal identity, roles and responsibilitieswithin society? develop a lifelong interest in social issues.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 at English Language Students do not need to have taken GCSE Sociology but must be able to write essays which analyse and evaluate sociological claims.

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 Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

    Stroud Road Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0DD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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