Sociologists are interested in why society works in the way it does and the extent to which our behaviour, and even opportunities, can be shaped by our social class, age, gender and ethnicity. We question the society in which we live in order to understand the relationship between individuals and institutions such as the Education System and Health Service, Government, the Welfare State, Religion and the Mass Media. We consider whether the ways in which societies are run are fair for all individuals or whether factors such as class, family background, gender or ethnicity may advantage some while disadvantaging others. We focus on the UK and look back over the last 100 years to see what changes have happened and how this has impacted on society, either positively or negatively. Sociology is for people who are interested in the way people interact and organize themselves in communities, cultures and societies and the effect that this has on them and others. People who like Sociology enjoy having a debate and discussing all sides to an argument, so they are good at reasoning from different viewpoints. However, Sociology isn’t just about having opinions. Sociologists also conduct research; they collect and analyse evidence to support or challenge theories about society. The course involves writing essays and using some official data from the government/ sociological research studies. Sociology goes well with all subjects but especially Psychology, History, Geography, Health and Social Care, and English. A Sociology A-Level can contribute to future employment in Education, Social Services, Human Resources, Civil Service, Police, the Justice System and many more areas! It tells Universities and potential employers that you have an enquiring, reflective and open mind and you are interested in people, which is very important in today’s service industry dominated world.
To enter any Level 3 course you will need 5 Grade 4 – 9s (A* - C) GCSE English Grade 5 is preferred; Grade 4 may be accepted following discussion with the SPL for English / Head of VI Form on suitability. GCSE Math's Grade 4, plus a GCSE Grade 4 in either Health and Social Care or a Humanities subject is also required.
Paper 1: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level. Paper 2: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level Paper 3: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level A Level May/ June 2025
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Newdigate Street, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2NJ |
Sociologists are interested in why society works in the way it does and the extent to which our behaviour, and even opportunities, can be shaped by our social class, age, gender and ethnicity. We question the society in which we live in order to understand the relationship between individuals and institutions such as the Education System and Health Service, Government, the Welfare State, Religion and the Mass Media. We consider whether the ways in which societies are run are fair for all individuals or whether factors such as class, family background, gender or ethnicity may advantage some while disadvantaging others. We focus on the UK and look back over the last 100 years to see what changes have happened and how this has impacted on society, either positively or negatively. Sociology is for people who are interested in the way people interact and organize themselves in communities, cultures and societies and the effect that this has on them and others. People who like Sociology enjoy having a debate and discussing all sides to an argument, so they are good at reasoning from different viewpoints. However, Sociology isn’t just about having opinions. Sociologists also conduct research; they collect and analyse evidence to support or challenge theories about society. The course involves writing essays and using some official data from the government/ sociological research studies. Sociology goes well with all subjects but especially Psychology, History, Geography, Health and Social Care, and English. A Sociology A-Level can contribute to future employment in Education, Social Services, Human Resources, Civil Service, Police, the Justice System and many more areas! It tells Universities and potential employers that you have an enquiring, reflective and open mind and you are interested in people, which is very important in today’s service industry dominated world.
To enter any Level 3 course you will need 5 Grade 4 – 9s (A* - C) GCSE English Grade 5 is preferred; Grade 4 may be accepted following discussion with the SPL for English / Head of VI Form on suitability. GCSE Math's Grade 4, plus a GCSE Grade 4 in either Health and Social Care or a Humanities subject is also required.
Paper 1: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level. Paper 2: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level Paper 3: 2 hour exam, short questions and extended writing Worth 33.3% of A level A Level May/ June 2025