Sociology A Level - Level 3
Overview
A Level Sociology aims to develop a critical understanding of society by examining the most important institutions within the social structure. Sociology is a stimulating and relevant subject, offering you the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
Sociology is the study of how human society develops and changes and how people interact with one another.
The central aim of the A Level in sociology is to examine relationships and inequalities between people and the effects that social, economic and political influences may have on them.
Sociology gives students an understanding of how society shapes people and how people shape society.
What does it combine with?
What will I study?
The first year of A Level Sociology covers families and households and then education with research methods. The second year covers beliefs in society, crime and deviance, and theory and methods.
Entry requirements
You will need a total of 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including:
- English Language (Grade 4)
- Maths (Grade 4)
- A Humanities subject (Grade 4)
- Plus, two other GCSEs at grade 4
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
2 years.
How will I be assessed?
This course is assessed solely by examination with exams scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year.
Ongoing assessments in the form of short questions, essays and mock tests are taken throughout the course in order to:
- assess each student’s progress
- develop the student’s subject knowledge, writing skills and exam techniques.
What does the course lead to?
Typically, people with a sociology A Level or degree gain employment in careers that involve working with people. These could include community worker, housing officer, journalist, personnel manager, prison officer, probation officer, social worker and homelessness worker to name but a few.
What can I progress onto?
Further study at university-level* in subjects such as social studies, psychology, law, business and politics.
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.
Career opportunities
How do I apply?
You don’t need to apply for each A Level course you are interested in individually.
Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the courses you have chosen as well as any alternatives you may be considering.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your course choices.
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