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Sociology (GCEA)

at Loxford School, Ilford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology gives students the knowledge and skills suited to a number of different career options. The British Sociological Association lists specific career routes which a study of sociology leads most obviously to. This list can be found here: https://www.britsoc.co.uk/what-is-sociology/sociologist-careers.aspx The Sociology A Level course helps students develop a number of new skills: •How to use evidence to support your arguments •How to investigate facts and use deduction •How to put over your point of view fluently •How to work as a team to achieve results •How to take responsibility for your own learning How will I be assessed? Sociology is a two year course, culminating in 3 exams in the final summer term; there is no coursework. What other courses complement Sociology? Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Law, English Literature, Media Studies, Psychology, Philosophy, History. Why should I study Sociology? Sociology is a great choice of subject for people who want a career in social work, nursing or medicine. But the subject is also useful in a number of other careers, like marketing, advertising. PR, journalism, law or teaching. The Sociology A Level course helps students develop a number of new skills: •How to use evidence to support your arguments •How to investigate facts and use deduction •How to put over your point of view fluently •How to work as a team to achieve results •How to take responsibility for your own learning

What you need to get on

To study any combination of 3 A levels, you must have at least 5 GCSE grades above a level 5, including English and Maths.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ilford

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