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Sociology

at Dover Grammar School For Boys, Dover · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

There are three exam papers in sociology and the key themes below are covered. In addition, students require an understanding of key theorists and knowledge of how and why sociological research should take place. • Education: Why do we have to go to school?! How do we experience school? Is education good for everyone in society? Is there an imbalance in education favouring an elite class? Are grammar schools outdated? • Family: What are the traditional roles within a family – do they still exist? What function does a family serve for society? • Crime and Deviance: Why do some people commit crime and others not? Can crime statistics be misleading? Does the media give us an accurate picture of what is happening relating to crime? Do some people turn to crime because of ‘labels’ put upon them? • Religion in Society: What happens to societies without religion? Does religion provide a much-needed function of society? Is religion a projection of the needs of society?

What you need to get on

In order to secure a place in our sixth form for Sociology, a student is required to achieve the following grades: • At least a grade 6 in GCSE Religious Studies • At least a grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature • At least a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics • At least four additional grade 6 GCSEs or equivalent

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

  • Dover Grammar School for Boys

    Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dover

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