Sociology A Level

The General entry requirements for A Level courses are six GCSEs grades 9-4 and above, including English Language.

Grade 4 English

Board: AQA 

A-Level Qualification: 

Education/Theory and Methods: 33.3% of A-Level 2 hour exam. 

Crime and Deviance/Theory and Methods: 33.3% of 

A-Level 2 hour exam. 

Families and Household/Beliefs in Society: 33.3% of 

A-Level 2 hour exam. 

Sociology is 100% exam assessed, NO coursework.  In order to prepare students for their end of year examinations, they will complete exam style questions at the end of each topic, under timed conditions.  You will receive thorough feedback on each piece of assessed work. 

Progress will be tracked and students are expected to take responsibility and ensure they progress to their best potential.  In the Sociology department, we foster an ethos of ambition and excellence, through encouraging students to aim high and undertake wider reading around the subject from a range of different sources, which are made readily available.  

Sociology students at St Charles go on to a diverse range of degree courses and careers.  

• Sociology will give you a competitive edge in the job market. 

Students who study Sociology are not limited to but can work in the following areas; 

• Social Worker 
• Market Researcher 
• Teacher
• Civil Servant 
• Human Resources       
• Police Officer
• Family Support Worker

Sociologists can help businesses understand consumer culture in order to inspire tomorrow’s new product.  They can work in public relations which involves maintaining a favorable public image of a company or an organization.  

Other professions include: journalism, police force, social work, teaching, health services – the list is endless. 

"My favourite topic in Sociology is crime and deviance because it explains the reasons why individuals commit deviant acts, and the positive functions crime performs for society. My teachers are really easy to talk to and always make sure that as a class we all understand the work. They always give individual feedback on formal assessments helping me improve."  

"The teachers in the Sociology department spend a lot of time giving us revision resources and exam practice questions to ensure we get the high level of education we need and they also make sure to have time to repeat anything we didn’t understand in the lesson."  

"I went from knowing nothing about Sociology to learning about the policies and studies that have influenced society today. Sociology at St Charles has been an amazing experience. I have not been taught to simply pass an exam and because of this I have gained life skills. All my knowledge has been relevant to contemporary society. This enabled me to make connections between what I learn in the class and the real world. The encouragement from my teachers meant that I am able to push myself and achieve the best I possibly can. Sociology has made such an impact that I have chosen to study it at university." 

"During my time at St Charles, Sociology was easily my favorite subject. I had great and supportive teachers that really know how to bring the subject alive with interactive lessons, which helped me to learn better. Not only did I enjoy learning Sociology, but I found that it had useful and direct links to other subjects that I studied. Also, I found that what I was learning was often relevant to real life contemporary situations. The realisation of this has led me to have a better understanding of the societies around the world including the one we live in, and ultimately understand the many factors that contribute to the people we grow into. For this reason, I believe that taking on Sociology is a great decision for anyone regardless of what your career goals are." 

"I really enjoy having to learn the new theories and ideology that is based around society. I have always been curious about the structure of society and how it has come about to this day. Having to see different types of sociological perspectives, gives me a new perspective of how society can be so different. I also really enjoy the debate and the different perspective that people have in society, and how it gives me a reflection of how society can be really unique. "

"I enjoy sociology as it has made me reevaluate different experiences of which I've either gone through or have witnessed other people go through and understand better as to why they happened. It has given me a better understanding of society and human nature, and how that can differ between different cultures and those who have had different experiences in life, such as people from BAME and working-class backgrounds having a different, and often more negative experience in education as opposed to white, middle-class students as they may lack the cultural and material necessities to succeed. I also enjoy learning about different perspectives of situations regardless of whether they agree with my viewpoint or not, such as how the dynamics between parents and children have changed over time and how some sociologists believe in an ‘age patriarchy’, where they believe that adults oppress children, as children are made to be entirely dependent on adults until a certain age."

Some subjects that complement Sociology include Government and Politics, Psychology, Health and Social Care, RE, Media Studies and Business Studies.  

Along with an immensely challenging and exciting discipline, you will be given the opportunity to experience the social world first hand and have guest speaks come in and speak with you: 

• Revision conferences in London 

• Ms Ogunfidodo 

• Ms  Deer

• Mrs Natalie Thornton 

The staff are well qualified and subject specialists, enthusiastic and use a variety of teaching methods to help students engage in their learning and reach their full potential. They work incredible hard to support, guide and encourage the students to do their very best. 

We are 100% committed to our students and we expect our students to be 100% committed to the course.