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Sociology

at William De Ferrers School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Families and Households- understanding the diverse nature of families, roles and relationships within the family and social change. Education with methods in context- how government policy affects education, barriers to diversity in education and achievement in education. Crime and Deviance- understanding sociological theories of crime, the role of gender, ethnicity and class in crime and the role of the media. Beliefs in Society- theories of religion, how religion is a force for change within society and understanding the roles of different religious organisations. Sociological methods- understanding key issues within research, features of research design and examples of ways in which research is conducted.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in English and Mathematics and 5 in Science at GCSE

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

  • William de Ferrers Academy Sixth Form

    Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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