Sociology, A Level

Students should ensure that they meet the entry requirements for the courses they are applying for (available on subject pages) as well as the overall entry requirements (5 grades at level 4 or above but must include English and Maths).

Students need to choose a minimum of three subjects to study. Please note that all of our BTEC courses are single BTEC's and equivalent to 1 A Level, you will need to choose two further subjects if choosing a BTEC course.

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The AQA A-level Sociology course covers key topics such as health in society, education, theories of society, how sociologists conduct research, beliefs in society, and crime and deviance. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis, focusing on contemporary social issues. Assessment involves demonstrating knowledge, applying concepts, and evaluating evidence. This course prepares students for higher education and careers in social work, education, law, and public policy.

• Health
• Education
• Theory and Methods
• Beliefs in Society
• Crime and Deviance

The A Level will assess ALL content from both years of the course and will be examined by three 2-hour papers at the end of the second year of study.

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

• Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature

You need to be predicted and achieve all the grades listed above in order to undertake this subject.

A vast range of higher education courses and career options are available, from research to social work, marketing to PR, the health service, law, journalism, teaching, criminology, politics, social policy and government research.  Students can gain access to a very wide range of university courses with a sociology A Level and sociology is accepted by all the Russell Group universities. A sociology degree can lead to postgraduate study or any of the above careers. Former students have also successfully applied to courses in medicine, sciences and languages.  One former student went on to become a senior correspondent for the Guardian newspaper