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Sociology A Level

at Bishopshalt School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExceptional2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of the different forces and influences that shape society as a whole and the people within it. Sociologists apply theory and method to the study of topics such as crime and deviance, family, education and religion.

What you need to get on

6 in GCSE Sociology 6 in GCSE English and 5 in GCSE Maths and Science if never studied Sociology at GCSE. You will have to be keen on reading and thinking about controversial ideas, conflicting arguments and evidence. You will have to be prepared to develop your ability in essay writing. This course involves studying statistics and trends so you have to come ready to think in an analytical way.

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

  • Bishopshalt School

    Royal Lane Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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