Sociology - A Level (AQA) - CCCG
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Sociology - A Level (AQA)

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Start Date: 1 September 2025
Centre: Sixth Form College
Attendance: Full Time
Duration: 2 Years
Level: Level 3
Most suitable for: 16 - 18

ABOUT THE COURSE

On A Level Sociology, you will explore different sociological perspectives on the core themes of socialisation, social inequality, culture, identity, power and control. The course looks at how social class, gender and ethnicity affect life chances and the nature of the relationship between the individual and society. You will also study sociological research methods to gain an understanding of how sociologists conduct research into society.

This course is available for international students, if you are applying as an international student please click here.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Topics covered can include:

  • Culture and identity
  • Families and households
  • Wealth, poverty and welfare
  • Education, health and sociological methods
  • Beliefs in society
  • Global development
  • Mass media and power and politics
  • Crime and deviance
  • Stratification and differentiation
  • Theory and methods

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

  • Grade 5 or above, and at least one grade 6 or above, in GCSE English Language plus one other written subject, such as History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama and Film Studies
  • Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above

If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8.

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.

When applying for an A Level programme at City and Islington, please refer to the general entry requirements on our A Level Courses page as well as the subject-specific details listed above.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The course is assessed by three exams at the end of the second year.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

Aged 16-18


If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER?

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go on to study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.

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MEET SOME OF THE TEACHERS

Click here to see some of the teachers that teach A Levels at the college

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