Sociology, Psychology, History, Politics
Social Science Pathway
Courses – Social Science Pathway
You do not have to choose three subjects from the same pathway; you can choose any three A Levels. Our pathways are just a guide to demonstrate subjects that complement each other. Please see the exhaustive list of all of our A Levels below this Pathway section.
History A Level
A Level History covers depth and breadth studies of periods of time to develop your understanding of society and the world, as well as valuable skills for life including analysis, research, communication and problem-solving.
Psychology A Level
Psychology is the scientific study of people’s behaviour and mental processes. It endeavours to understand events, treat mental health issues and improve education, employment and relationships.
Sociology A Level
The study of sociology encourages you to develop your capacity for critical thinking and to see the relationships between different parts of society. It will help you to appreciate the diversity of societies, how society…
Politics A Level
Lively, relevant, controversial is how you would describe A Level Government and Politics, there’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose. Political decisions affect people’s lives in…
About the Social Science A Level Pathway
The social science pathway is designed for students with an interest in society, human behaviour and why things are the way they are. This pathway is suitable for anyone interested in a career working with or helping people, or conducting and applying research into society.
Possible careers include:
- Policy officer
- Social researcher
- Counsellor
- Educational psychologist
- Teacher
Subjects Available
- Sociology
- Psychology
- History
- Politics
