Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Sociology

at Hillview School For Girls, Tonbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society and social behaviour. It is a social science that uses data from various sources to analyse trends in the way that societies are organised, including how groups in societies interact and the roles that institutions play in society. Sociology also involves thinking critically and forming reasoned arguments using philosophical perspectives that attempt to explain social behaviour.

What you need to get on

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students must have a Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths. APS of 4.75.

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

  • Hillview School for Girls

    BRIONNE GARDENS, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 932 providers teaching it