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Free A Level Sociology in Bristol – Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free A Level Sociology in Bristol. Classes run at Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol. This two-year, full-time daytime course explores how society works, from family structures and education to crime, deviance, and the forces that shape everyday life. You'll examine big questions about social groups and policy, building the analytical and essay skills universities and employers value. Entry requires a grade 5 in English, plus a grade 5 in Sociology or a humanities subject if you've studied one.

Who this course is for

Sociology is the study of one of the most fascinating topics on earth human life and social groups from the man on the street to global events. This subject asks the big questions about social life to enable us to understand the world around us and to understand how policies are formed that can help improve our lives. For example, we look at what is the best way to investigate football hooliganism and is there an ideal type of family. Specific topics include family, education, crime and deviance, and beliefs. As well as these areas of knowledge you will also develop essential research skills including data analysis. Sociology equips students with many general skills which are sought by universities and employers alike such as critical analysis and the clear expression of ideas. It is well suited to people centred employment such as journalism, teaching, legal professions and marketing.

Entry requirements

5 in English; plus 5 in Sociology if taken or a humanities subject

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how families are structured and how they've changed over time.
  • You'll analyse how education systems shape opportunity and inequality.
  • You'll examine theories of crime and deviance and how society responds to them.
  • You'll evaluate different research methods used to investigate social issues.
  • You'll develop skills in constructing evidence-based arguments and extended essays.
  • You'll consider how government policies are formed and their social effects.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom lessons, discussion, and guided reading. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two years. There is no coursework component for AQA A Level Sociology. You'll practise essay writing and source analysis throughout the course to prepare for the final exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social researcher: collecting and analysing data on social issues
  • Community support worker: helping people navigate social services
  • Policy officer: working on public policy in local or national government
  • Journalist: covering social affairs, inequality, and public interest stories
  • Youth worker: supporting young people in community or educational settings
  • HR assistant: understanding workplace culture and organisational behaviour
  • Probation services officer: working within the criminal justice system

What you could study next

An a level sociology qualification is a strong foundation for degree-level study. You could go on to a BA in Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, or Psychology at university. From there, postgraduate routes include social work (qualifying as a registered social worker), a PGCE for teaching, or a Master's in Criminology or Public Policy. Some learners combine sociology with law or politics degrees to move into legal or government careers.

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