A Level Sociology

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Applications open - 9.00am Monday 2 November 2026

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Entry Requirements - 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (subject specific entry requirements apply)

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Sociology investigates how human society operates, exploring how major institutions shape behavior and why deep-rooted social inequalities exist. Over two years, students deeply analyse core topics like Education, Crime and Deviance, and Research Methods, alongside optional modules such as Families and Households or Beliefs in Society.

• Understand key sociological theories and perspectives, including functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism and postmodernism.
• Explore different explanations of society and social behaviour, evaluating how sociologists understand social order, inequality, power, identity and social change.
• Understand and apply sociological research methods, including quantitative and qualitative approaches, sampling, data collection and analysis.
• Evaluate the strengths, limitations and suitability of different research methods for investigating sociological questions.
• Develop critical awareness of contemporary social processes and social change, considering how society is shaped by economic, political and cultural factors.
• Engage with key theoretical debates in sociology, including structure and agency, consensus and conflict, objectivity and value freedom, and the role of sociology as a science.

Five GCSEs grades 4-9 including a minimum grade 5 in English and Maths.

Sociology provides a strong foundation for careers in the criminal justice system, social work, teaching, human resources, and local government policy. Furthermore, the analytical and essay-writing skills gained from the course are highly valued for university degrees in Criminology, Law, Politics, and Psychology.