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Sittingbourne School, The

Sociology A Level

Sittingbourne School, The

Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
The Sittingbourne School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Option D

Application Instructions

Applications Open: Friday 15th October 2026

Applications Close: Friday 9th July 2027

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

Course Summary

Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How does the way you see yourself determine the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? A level Sociology will help students to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. Students will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support arguments, how to investigate facts, and critical thinking. The course is relevant to the society students live in making it engaging and enjoyable to learn.

Course Details

During the course students will study different aspects of the social world. Topics can include:

● Social media – ‘What impact does the internet have on social relations?’
● Crime and deviance – ‘Why are some people more likely to commit crime than others?’
● The family – ‘How diverse are modern families?’
● Religion and beliefs – ‘What role does religion play in our society?’
● Research methods – ‘What is the most useful way to research social interactions?’
● Education – ‘Why does money determine the quality of education you receive?’

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is solely through examination which students take at the end of year 13:

● Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods (2h) 33.3% of total A level

● Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (2h) 33.3% of total A level

● Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (2h) 33.3% of total A level


Entry requirements

Students need to achieve five GCSEs at grade 5 and above. We ask that students achieve a grade 5 or higher in English GCSE.

Your next steps...

Many of our students go on to study at university level. Possible career opportunities include: social work, teaching, community development work, social policy making, law and justice, human resources officer, public relations officer, social researcher, writer and journalist.

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