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Sociology

at Northampton School For Girls, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of our society. It aims to explore the complex features of our social life which may otherwise go unnoticed. For example, sociologists attempt to explain the reasons for crime and deviance; the diversity of modern family life and the multiple social factors which can affect our achievement in education. The subject encourages us to analyse various themes in our society, such as power, inequality and discrimination and to consider the effects of each. Sociology is a fascinating course for students who question the world and seek to understand their place within it. It aims to uncover why society is structured and works in the way it does, and the impact that this has on all of our lives. " The teachers are enthusiastic ... and debates help me and the class really enjoy them, it helps to stick ideas in your head." What you will learn: The A level sociology course has six main components, including the study of: • Sociological theory, developed to explain the social world • Sociological methods, used by sociologists to study society and collect data • Families and Households, including how these have changed in recent times • Beliefs in Society, and the impact of religion, science and ideology in our lives • Education, and the various factors inside and outside schools which affect attainment • Crime and Deviance, and explanations for criminal behaviour linked to age, ethnicity, gender and class. Future prospects: Sociology encourages students to develop a

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language/GCSE English Literature and a grade 6 or above in any Humanities subject (eg GCSE History, GCSE Geography, GCSE EP)

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

  • NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

    Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Northampton

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