Sociology
at Shenfield High School, Brentwood · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-Level Sociology is for students with an interest in the police, law, education, medicine and social work. The course is designed to: • Give students the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification towards a career in the above fields • Give students the opportunity to develop a range of skills that are required for success in working life Students will therefore need to have a genuine interest in people, society and current affairs.
What you need to get on
A grade 6 at GCSE English Language and a grade 6 in another predominately written-based subject (English Literature, History, Geography, Religious Education or Sociology).
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
Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8RY
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