The JW6 Advanced Level Pathway - Sociology A Level

Applications Open: Thursday 6th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see specific course details.

Sociology is the study of society, including human interaction and behaviour. The subject takes a specific focus on a few

‘pillars’ of society, including the education system, the family unit, criminal justice and religion, all of which are covered during the two-year A level pathway. Students also learn how research studies are conducted and apply this to an educational setting in the Research Methods component

A-level Sociology is such a versatile subject to study and is in high demand in the workplace

Over the duration of your course, you will gain the following transferable skills:

· Analysis & evaluation

· Research

· Critical thinking

· Team building

Students who study Sociology often also study:

· Psychology

· Criminology

· English Literature

· Religious Studies

· History

Paper 1

Education

Methods in Context

Theory & Methods

Paper 2

Families & Households

Beliefs in Society

Paper 3

Crime & Deviance

Theory & Methods

Year 12 examinations

Students sit Papers 1 and 2, each 1.5 hour and worth 60 marks in June

Year 13 examinations

Students sit Papers 1, 2 and 3, each 2 hours and worth 80 marks in November & March

The exams consist of short answer and but primarily extended writing questions

Entry Requirements: To enter the course, students must gain a minimum:

Grade 5 in English

Grade 5 in Maths

Grade 4 in Science

Sociology is a challenging, but rewarding subject that requires an ability to think critically as well as strong essay writing skills

Sociology opens the door to multiple career paths, a handful of which are:

· Law enforcement

· Forensic investigation

· Policing

· Social work

· Nursing

· Teaching

· Research/academia