Level 3

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…

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Course overview

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 is organised and the role of individuals and groups within it.

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Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply

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Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for 16- to 18-year-old students who like to question what is going on around them and who are keen to find out why things are the way they are.

What you’ll learn

Sociologists are particularly interested in how your social class, age, gender and ethnicity affects your life chances. On this course you will study a number of different areas of social life. In year one you will study education, family and households and research methods. In year two you will study crime and deviance, beliefs in society including religion, science and ideology and sociological theory.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including both Maths & English language.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure that we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria.

All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence-based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

Future career and study

Following successful completion of the programme, you could continue your studies in Higher Education.

This course will benefit anyone wanting to go into careers such as:

  • social work
  • teaching
  • probation
  • law
  • psychology
  • a range of public sector roles.

Sociology is considered a social science, so universities will accept students onto midwifery also.

Additional costs

This course is free to anyone aged 16-18. There is no formal list of additional costs. However, if you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

Frequently asked questions

How to apply?

Your admissions journey will follow a number of straightforward steps and will likely follow a similar format to the steps outlined on our ‘How to Apply‘ page.

For 16-18 courses, places will be offered for a specific course of study at City of Bristol College, subject to the applicant meeting all course entry criteria.

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What support is available to me as a student?

You’ll have our support for every step of your studies. We’re here to help make sure you get the support that you need to succeed.

  • Careers Advice
  • Learning Support
  • Students in Care
  • Fees & Financial Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Academic and Personal Support
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What facilities will I have access to as a student here?

From state-of-the-art engineering, construction and motor vehicle centres to welcoming spaces for A Levels, technical and vocational courses, our facilities are designed to support students in developing the skills, knowledge and experience they need for their future.

Explore our centres, as well as our training restaurants and salons, where students can put their learning into practice in professional environments.

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