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A Level: Sociology

Bradgate Sixth Form

Parkstone Rd, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bradgate Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

<p>Free to home students.</p>

Course Summary

Sociology is the study of society, people and behaviour. By studying Sociology students will develop theories and explanations regarding social life and human behaviour, and what motivates individuals and groups to act the way they do. When human actions can be explained, it becomes possible to offer solutions to social problems, anti-social behaviour and begin to help to improve the lives of individuals.

Many students taking sociology go on to a social science based degree at university. This is a respected A Level and has value with both higher education institutions, apprenticeships and employers. Sociology is a useful A Level if you are interested in a career as a lawyer, social worker, probation officer, criminologist, nursing, teaching and journalism.

Course Details

Paper 1 Education with Theory and Methods

Education: This module will look at patterns in educational achievement between social groups such as gender, ethnic groups and different social classes. This will also assess the effectiveness of educational policy both past and present.

Methods in Context: Students will explore a range of ways to study human behaviour in society and how effective these methods are.

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

Family: This topic will explore a range of subtopics including whether childhood still exists today, why family diversity has increased in Britain and whether the domestic division of labour is equal in relationships today.

Beliefs in Society: Is religion declining in Britain or just changing? Why do people join sects and cults? Why have strong beliefs survived in some countries but it others?

Paper 3: Crime, Theory and Methods

Crime: This section explores patterns in offending and victimisation between social groups. Students will also explore why a breach of human rights and state crimes are not always viewed as a crime.

Theory and Methods: This section of the exam will explore a range of sociological perspectives and their viewpoints to why we behave the way we do.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are three written exam papers, with short-answer questions and extended essay questions. This course is assessed entirely through written exam papers.

Entry requirements

To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level.

Your next steps...

Sociology is not a specific career, however, it is a highly regarded subject as students learn transferable skills and subject knowledge that are essential for particular careers. A Level students who continue into higher education often study Sociology or other Social Science courses such as Criminology, Nursing, Teaching, Law and Psychology. Some students choosing to go straight into employment join the Police or work in caring professions or make good use of their research skills. Students choosing Sociology along with sciences have found that the insight into human behaviour is invaluable in their pursuit of a range of careers.

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