Sociology (A Level)

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How to Apply: We don't accept applications through KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/

Students will study the family, education, crime and deviance, beliefs and society and sociological theories and methods over the course of the two years. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary society. This course would suit students who wish to examine the world in which we live in today and how it is changing.

The A Level Sociology (AQA) content is taught in 3 topics in preparation for the examinations:

Paper 1 – Education with Theories and Methods

Paper 2 – Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and Beliefs in Society. Paper 2 has optional topics – we chose to study Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.

Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance with Theories and Methods

There are three exam papers for sociology. Each exam paper is worth 33.3% of their final mark.

You must meet the overall requirements for Leigh Academy Longfield's Sixth Form, and the requirements for this subject specifically. These can be found on our academy website:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/

Where can this course take you?

🎓 University

Investigate power, inequality, culture, and the hidden structures of society. Studying A-Level Sociology gives you advanced critical thinking, research methods, and analytical writing skills that top-tier universities love. Whether you want to study Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, Politics, or Anthropology, your deep understanding of education, families, beliefs, and crime will set you up for success at leading universities.

💼 Apprenticeships

Step straight into social research, public policy, and community services. Higher and degree apprenticeships in local government, civil service, human resources, and social research let you earn a wage and skip student debt. You’ll apply your qualitative data analysis, understanding of social trends, and investigative skills directly within public sector bodies, charities, research agencies, and corporate HR teams - gaining hands-on professional experience alongside industry qualifications.

🚀 Careers

Challenge social injustices and decode how society really works. Sociology equips you with a profound awareness of human behaviour and institutional structures, making its graduates exceptionally versatile. Future careers range from Social Researcher, Policy Officer, and Charity Director to Journalist, Human Resources Specialist, Youth Worker, and Public Relations Consultant - giving you the analytical tools to make a meaningful difference in the world.