Sociology (A Level) – Level 3

• Culture and Identity
• Education
• Religion
• Crime and Deviance
• Theory and Research Methods

Content offered may vary.

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

You should have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 4/5, with English Language and maths at grade 5.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

A Level Sociology is a linear qualification, which means exams take place at the end of two years. It is assessed through examinations in which consist mostly of essay-based questions, plus several structured questions.

The three A Level exams each count for a third of the final mark:

• Paper 1: a two-hour exam on Education in Society, with associated sociological theory and methods
• Paper 2: a two-hour exam on two option topics (see earlier)
• Paper 3: a two-hour exam on Crime and Deviance, with associated sociological theory and methods
  

With a sociology A Level, you can either continue to pursue education in sociology, or progress in a different field of career.

You may decide to become a social services support worker, or another kind of entry-level role within social services. You’ll be able to help people access much-needed services, provide help to those who need it, and help with social issues. You may also help coordinate community events in this role.

If marketing and PR is of interest, your communication skills and understanding of social issues and behaviours may prove useful if you decide to become a public relations assistant, or a market research professional. You might prepare reports on market trends, write press releases, or organise and manage media relations for other companies and brands.

Other Jobs where a A Level in Sociology can be useful:

• Charity officer
• Civil Service administrator
• Family support worker
• Human resources officer
• International aid/development worker
• Life coach
• Newspaper journalist
• Probation officer
• Public relations officer
• Social worker
• Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)

Students should bring stationery and notebooks.

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be required to pay fees depending on your residency status, educational background and personal circumstances.

Many people qualify for free tuition fees, for more information please contact Course Information on 01642 333333. Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the apply now button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form, you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our
dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.