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Sociology

at Brinsworth Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Having Sociology A Level can give you a variety of options. There are a range of courses available from pure sociology degrees to combined courses, allowing you to combine many social science subjects often with a vocational link. Any course which works with understanding people will look favourably on Sociology. A few examples are health, legal, education, and social work. Sociology A Level gives you wide range of skills, such as written communication, critical evaluation and application of data and studies, which would be of use in nearly all higher education courses. These are also great skills to be able to offer an employer if you are thinking of going straight into employment afteryour A Levels.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 A*- C grades including a C or above in GCSE English Language. It is crucial that students have a good grasp of English and are confident essay writers as essays are a large part of the course is essay writing.

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

  • Brinsworth Academy

    BRINSWORTH ROAD BRINSWORTH, ROTHERHAM, S60 5EJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ROTHERHAM

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