Sociology - A Level (AQA)

Sociology allows you to study a spectrum of subjects which, between them, will help you make sense of the society we live in and understand the culture and identity issues which affect us all.

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

See minimum standard entry criteria.

Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

During the 1st year, there will be 5 formal internal assessments that you will need to pass in order to progress into the 2nd year. At the end of the 2nd year, there are three public examinations.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

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.