Sociology A Level

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

Course Summary

Sociology

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology

Course Details

Skills that will be developed

Sociology’ is the ‘science of society’. Sociology attempts to bring a systematic understanding to our knowledge of what goes on around us - locally, nationally and even internationally. Using a variety of models and theories and applying recognised research methods the Sociologist sets off to try and understand our human condition a little better. We spend most of our time studying what sociologists have found out and how their conclusions are debated, argued and disagreed with by other people who may have other ideas and see things quite differently.

What will you learn?

Paper 1- The Sociology of Education with Theory & Methods

Paper 2- Topics in Sociology- Families and Households Global Development

Paper 3- Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods

Enrichment

There will be opportunities for you to use your sociological insights, for instance, in the Debating Society. These will enable you to confidently further develop and use your informed skills of argumentation and reasoning. You will be given the opportunity to plan and deliver sociological presentations to the younger pupils in the school. You will be expected to take part in the annual BSA (British Sociological Association) essay competition.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Exam only

Entry requirements

You must achieve a minimum of a Grade 6 in GCSE Sociology, if taken, a Grade 6 in a humanities or social sciences subject and an average of a Grade 6 from GCSE English Language and English Literature.

Your next steps...

What happens when you have finished?
Sociology is a popular degree course on its own or combined or joint with other degree courses.
“A” level Sociology is a sound preparation for many other university degree courses which require an ability to think and write coherent, informed arguments for essays and dissertations. It can be combined with other social sciences (Psychology, Economics and/or Anthropology) or with the humanities (History, Geography, Philosophy and/or Religion) which provide you with a plethora of occupations linked to working with people, leadership and management. Employers look for social and interpersonal skills of communication, knowledge, articulation and empathy, especially in the health, welfare and social care sectors, as well as in human resources. Careers in business and management, social work, social services, human resource management, counselling, journalism, politics, PR work, probation service, community work, criminal justice system, local government, civil service, teaching, research are all possibilities if you achieve a qualification in this subject.

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