A Level Sociology
Thamesview School
Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: - On-going
Entry Requirements: - Please check with school website for entry to different Pathways
To choose your courses you must follow these guidelines:
4 x Level 3 courses
OR
2 x Level 2 courses plus English/Maths resit if required
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A combination of Level 3/Level 2 and A Levels dependent on GCSE qualifications
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
Students will learn the fundamentals of Sociology and develop skills valued by higher education and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. The central focus of study in this course is on UK society today, with consideration given to comparative dimensions where relevant, including the siting of UK society within its globalised context.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (33.3%)
Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (33.3%)
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (33.3%)
Entry requirements
Grade 9-4 in at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. Although desirable, it is not a requirement that you have studied Sociology before.
Your next steps...
Studying sociology opens up a range of careers in areas such as welfare, education, social research, and local and central government.
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