Sociology A2
at St Michael'S Catholic Grammar School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of people in social groups. People are social beings, not just individuals with their own separate lives. Their lives are shared with others and shaped by the society in which they live. There is a division between the two major schools of thought Macro Sociology and Micro Sociology. Macro approaches looks at the effects of structures on people and the Micro approaches look at the role of the individual in society. There are 3 papers - Education and Methods in the context of education, Crime and Deviance, plus other options.
What you need to get on
6 GSCE passes at Grade A* to A; all applicants should have A* to B in English Language and Mathematics
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 Michael's Catholic Grammar School
Nether Street, London, N12 7NJ
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