Sociology A Level
at Varndean College, Brighton · college
What the college says
Sociologists ask questions about the behaviour of individuals and groups in society. If you are interested in people and society or if you want to understand what is happening in the world, you should find it enjoyable and thought-provoking. You will investigate issues affecting your life such as crime and deviance, education, health, global development, and inequalities in terms of gender, social class and ethnicity. You will also learn about the research methods that Sociologists use to investigate society. We try to understand how society operates, why problems sometimes arise and look at policies that try to offer solutions. We encourage you to question things people take for granted and help you work out your own ideas based on evidence and theories from different sociological perspectives, such as Marxism, Functionalism, Feminism and Postmodernism.
What you need to get on
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
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
VARNDEAN COLLEGE
Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Brighton
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