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Sociology A Level

at Tring School, Tring · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

AQA - Sociology is the study of society; it aims to explain why society is the way it is, and study what factors influence and shape us into the individuals that we become. We also study how certain groups of people experience disadvantage and inequality throughout their lives, due to unfair social processes and lack of opportunities. The course allows students to study different aspects of society in depth, such as the Family, the Education system, Crime and Deviance, Beliefs in Society, and how to carry out Sociological Research. Students will develop a range of skills including analysis and evaluation and the ability to critically examine the world they live in. An interest in current affairs is a must! Studying Sociology at A Level can lead to a range of degree courses and careers, and goes well with subjects such as psychology, criminology, politics and history.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English. If Sociology was taken at GCSE, a grade 5 is needed

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.

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