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Sociology

at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of human society. It analyses institutions such as the family, the education system and the role of religion in society. It observes the day to day experiences of people in groups, for example workers, gangs and students. It charts trends which may help us understand modern life, for example changes in the family, changing patterns of crime, changes in religious belief and church attendance. Students will learn about different sociological theories and the research methods needed to study society. They will also investigate the structures and cultures of different societies and consider cross-cultural and historical differences.

What you need to get on

6 in English and preferably a 5 in a Humanities subject

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

  • The Thomas Hardye School

    Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dorchester

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