Advanced GCE in Sociology

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

91 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East25

Baylis Court School
Slough · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to the general entry requirements for the Herschel Consortium, you will need at least a Grade 6 in English Language, or Grade 6 in English Literatur
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Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe · 2 years
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at grades 5-9 inc English & Maths
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E-Act Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in English Language
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Epsom and Ewell High School
Epsom · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade A* to C
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Fullbrook School
Addlestone · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Guildford County School
Guildford · 24 months
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE Grades 9-5 or equivalent, GCSE English Grade 5 and be ready to have your views on society challenged. You do not need to have studied Sociology
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Ifield Community College
2 years
They ask for: Five subjects at GCSE at grade 4 or above to include Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 4 in English literature
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Kennet School
Thatcham · 20 months
They ask for: B grade in English Language or English Literature
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Langley Grammar School
Slough · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to our sixth form admissions policy on our website - lgs.slough.sch.uk
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Maidstone Grammar School
Maidstone · 2 years
They ask for: There are no specific subject pre-requisites for the A Level course, although students of GCSE History, Geography and Classical Civilisation will find an overla
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Oakwood Park Grammar School
Maidstone · 24 months
They ask for: Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). In addition, students must meet subject entry
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood · 360 hours
They ask for: Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 5 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics
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Sackville School
East Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in either English language/literature, or a humanity. It is not essential to have studied GCSE sociology, but for those who have, a minimum of grade 5 i
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Seaford Head School
Seaford · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 or above in English Language.
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Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
Slough · 2 years
They ask for: 5 standard passes (9-5) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 5, together with Grade 5 in Sociology if studied at GCSE
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 174 hours
They ask for: See website.
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St John The Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirement for sixth form entry: Grade 5 in English and Maths plus any 3 Grade 4s. Specific subject requirement: Grade 5 in GCSE RE (or grade 5 in GCSE
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St Paul'S Catholic College
2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs grade 4 and above, including English & Maths. Minimum of Grade 5 in English Language GCSE.
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St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Grange School
Aylesbury · 15 months
They ask for: A Level Sociology is very good preparation for university, where strong essay writing skills are very important. It is regarded as a demanding and rigorous A Le
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The Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access A level courses students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs. You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE English languag
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Wallingford School
Wallingford · 24 months
They ask for: English GCSE Grade 6 or above
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Westlands School
Sittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Students need to achieve at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 and above, including mathematics and science, as well as a grade 6 or higher in English.
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London20

Central Foundation Boys' School
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade 9 to 7
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Cleeve Park School
Sidcup · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE at grade 5 or above in a humanities subject
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Darrick Wood School
Orpington · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in two written subjects including Sociology if taken at GCSE
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De Salis Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-4 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Mathematics.
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Hammersmith Academy
London · 2 years
They ask for: Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a minimum grade 6 in English Language and a Humanities subject.
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Hewens College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-4 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Mathematics.
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Kingsbury High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE APS 5.0 or higher; 6 in Sociology (if studied); and 6 in English
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Leyton Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Point score of 34, which must include a grade 5 in English Language.
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Parkside Studio College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-4 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Mathematics.
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Ravens Wood School
Bromley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 5 or above including English and maths.
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Rosedale College
Hayes · 2 years
They ask for: A minimumof 5 Subjects 9-4 grades (or the equivalent) at GCSE including a Grade 5 in English and Grade 5 in Mathematics.
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Sir George Monoux College
London · 1 year
They ask for: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/
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St Augustine'S Federated Schools: Ce High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: English Language Grade 6, Religious Studies/History Grade 6.
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum entry requirements for all A Level courses are minimum of 8 GCSE subjects, with an average grade of 6 (legacy grade B) or above; including at least a gr
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The Camden School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in English and maths, and a GCSE Grade 6/B in 3 other subjects.
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The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: To study Sociology at A level we prefer you to have a grade 6 in the subject and / or a 5 grade in English Language if you have not studied sociology before
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The Norwood School
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Waldegrave School
Twickenham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Winchmore School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature grade 5. Grade 5 in a Humanities Subject
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South West10

Archway School
Stroud · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE English Language would be accepted to start this course. Interest in the current state of the world we live in. A positive, hard-
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Denmark Road High School
2 years
They ask for: Subject Specific Entry Requirements: DRHS 4 - Students should have achieved Grade 7 in GCSE English and/or GCSE Sociology. DRHS 3 - Students should have achieve
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Great Western Academy
22 months
They ask for: GCSE English grade 4
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Rednock School
Dursley · 2 years
They ask for: You do not need to have any prior sociological knowledge before starting this course. It is required that you have gained a GCSE grade 6 or above English. Durin
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St John'S Marlborough
Marlborough · 2 years
They ask for: An interest in social issues and social problems is important, as well as analytical ability and an enjoyment of reading and research. In addition, students wil
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Bristol · 22 months
They ask for: See prospectus
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St Peter'S Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 at English Language Students do not need to have taken GCSE Sociology but must be able to write essays which analyse and evaluate sociological claims.
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Swindon Academy
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: No Entry Requirements
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Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · 18 months
They ask for: You will need at least a grade 5 in English, Maths and a Humanities subject. Sociology will require you to learn a lot of new terminology and material. It is im
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The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Entry Requirements including GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language and GCSE Grade 5 or above in at least one other 'written' subject. Success in So
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West Midlands8

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 88 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE Maths at grade 4 and GCSE English Language at grade 5.
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Heathfield Knoll School
Kidderminster · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · 2 years
They ask for: 3.9+ APS English and Maths GCSE 4+
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Holte School
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our entry requirements on Holte School's website: https://frog.holte.bham.sch.uk/app/os#!welcome/sixth-form/admissions
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grade 5-9
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The Thomas Adams School
2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 9 - 4 or grade A* - Cs
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University College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.
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West Walsall E-Act Academy
Walsall · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England8

Brentwood County High School
24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 in English language plus grade 6 in a predominantly written subject
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Chase High School
Westcliff-On-Sea · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · 12 months
They ask for: Completion of AS Level.
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Hertswood Academy
Borehamwood · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GSCE Grade 9 to 6
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Lift Greensward
Hockley · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 GCSE English Language or Literature.
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Sharnbrook Academy
Bedford · 2 years
They ask for: 7x GCSE grade 9-4 (or equivalent) including English & Maths
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Simon Balle All-Through School
Hertford · 2 years
They ask for: Average Points Score of 5.0 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs. In addition to Maths GCSE grade 5 and English GCSE grade 5.
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Sir Harry Smith Community College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum Grade 5 in Humanities and English. A grade is an advantage in Humanities
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North East7

Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 or Above in Subject Area
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Emmanuel College
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester Le Street · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in an essay based subject :English Language or Literature, Geography, History or RE.
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Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Five passes in GCSE at grade 4 or above. One of the five passes will include English at grade 5 or higher.
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-On-Tyne · 18 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sunderland College
Sunderland · 153 hours
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSE's at grades 5-9, including English Language.
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East Midlands6

Gateway Sixth Form College
24 months
They ask for: 2-4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above - including maths and English or entry level functional skills.
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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 (C) and above including grade 6 (B) in the subjects selected for A Level.
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The Brunts Academy
Mansfield · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of GCSE grade 5 in history or geography plus GCSE grade 5 in English Literature.
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The West Bridgford School
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: 3 Grade 6s in chosen subjects (or nearest equivalents) + 2 Grade 5s
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Tuxford Academy
Newark · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 5 in English and a humanities subject
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Walton Academy
Grantham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE English, humanities and maths
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North West5

Altrincham College
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 including English Language and Maths. Grade 6 in English Language and English Literature is required.
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Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade B in that subject were applicable
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East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 2 years
They ask for: 3 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 and 2 at Grade 5, which must include English Language or Literature and Maths at Grade 4.
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
Liverpool · 22 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.
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St Julie'S Catholic High School
Liverpool · 195 hours
They ask for: 4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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Yorkshire and The Humber2

Garforth Academy
Leeds · 38 weeks
They ask for: Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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Wilberforce College
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: In order to enroll on this course, you must have a minimum of five GCSE grades 9-4 and a GCSE average of 5.3 or more. You should also have a grade 4 or higher i
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