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Sociology (A Level)

at The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is a fascinating way of trying to understand our complex and constantly changing society. Sociology is not about simply presenting facts about society. Instead, it is about different interpretations of those facts and explanations for why they occur. Sociologists seek to identify patterns and relationships between different parts of society and seek to establish meaning through the study of evidence. Sociology is also concerned with ideas and theories about the nature of society and the individuals in it. A key element of sociology is an attempt to understand our identities and the cultures we live in. Sociology is an inherently interesting subject because it is about all of us and our place in society. It helps you to think beyond the obvious and it helps you to think differently about the world around you. Sociology complements a range of other subjects through the skills of argument, questioning, essay writing and discussion. It is also a very wide-ranging subject because almost anything can be explained sociologically.

What you need to get on

Total point score 33 or higher from best 7 GCSEs including English Language graded 5 or higher and Mathematics graded 4 or higher

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

  • The Streetly Academy

    Queslett Road East, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2EX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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