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Sociology

at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Course Aims Sociology encourages learners to be inspired by gaining a deeper understanding of the world, reflecting on social issues in the UK and global societies through a broad and worthwhile course of study. It encourages students to reflect on their own experiences in addition to seeking to understand all aspects of human behaviour. Study is focused through key sociological perspectives and contemporary studies enhancing their ability to play informed roles within a range of different social contexts. Outline of the course content Socialisation, culture and identity-how society’s behaviours are learnt, analysis of how identity is created and influenced through exploring experiences of different social and cultural groups. Families and Households-family diversity and ideological views of traditional family types, changing roles and relationships and the UK’s social demographics in family life. Education-the role of education, achievement and inequalities faced by people of differing social class, gender and ethnicity within the education system and analysis of government social policy. Globalisation and the digital world-relationships between globalisation and digital forms of communication such as media, social networking and virtual communities and the impact of these forms of communication in a global context. Research methods and researching social inequalities-Methods used to research social life and social inequalities faced by people of differing age, class, gender

What you need to get on

Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 (C) and above including grade 6 (B) in the subjects selected for A Level. To study Further Maths a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE is required. A grade 5 in English is essential for accessing Business Studies, Economics, Government & Politics, Media, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology and Sociology if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE. A grade 5 in Mathematics is essential for accessing Physics/Biology/Chemistry and also Business Studies, Computing, Economics and Product Design- if you have not studied these subjects 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

  • Rushcliffe School

    Boundary Road West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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