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Sociology

What is Sociology A-Level?

Topics covered in Sociology A-Level include; causes of public violence, why children from wealthier backgrounds outperform those from poorer backgrounds in the education system, why there are so few women in British prisons, and in general, why women commit less crime than men do.

What Will You Study in A-Level Sociology?

Families and Households
Education
Research Methods
Beliefs in Society
Crime and Deviance with Sociological Theory and Methods

What Next after Completing A-Level Sociology?

Many of our students go on to study sociology or criminology at some of the UK’s top universities including Durham, York, Lancaster and Leeds. Sociology will open a range of avenues in numerous employment areas. Many students go onto legal professions, the civil service, local government, teaching, the police, social work and social research, to name a few.

What is the Exam Board for A-Level Sociology?

AQA

What are the Entry Requirements for A-Level Sociology?

At least five 5’s at GCSE, including at least a 4 in English Language.

Have you considered studying a Mixed Programme (A-Levels and Btecs) Whether you’re on target to achieve five 5s in your GCSEs or not there may still be an option to study A-Levels alongside a BTEC qualification at Newman.

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