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Free A Level Sociology in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free A Level Sociology Course in Crawley. Classes run at Hazelwick School, full-time during the day. You'll study topics including gender, racism, crime, religion, and how society is shaped by politics, health, law, and history. Lessons involve discussions, debates, group work, and analysis of current events. The course runs over 24 months. To join, you'll need a grade 6 in Sociology GCSE, or a grade 6 in English if you didn't study Sociology at GCSE.

Who this course is for

Sociology is an exciting subject and we cover lots of interesting topics including gender stereotypes, racism, the causes of crime and the function of religion. Lessons are varied and include discussions about contemporary events, debates, group work, written work, reading and discussing media footage. In Sociology you touch on wide variety of subjects from Politics, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Law, Citizenship, Geography and History to name just a few!

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Sociology GCSE. Students who did not study Sociology at GCSE need to achieve a grade 6 in English

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how gender stereotypes shape society and social institutions.
  • You'll analyse the causes of crime and how the criminal justice system responds.
  • You'll examine the role of religion in society and its relationship to power.
  • You'll investigate how race and racism operate across social structures.
  • You'll connect sociological ideas to politics, psychology, law, and geography.
  • You'll evaluate contemporary events using sociological theory and research methods.
  • You'll develop extended written argument and analytical skills.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day at Hazelwick School. Lessons include structured discussions, debates, group work, written tasks, reading, and analysis of media footage. AQA assesses the GCE A Level in Sociology through written examinations at the end of the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hazelwick School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social worker: support individuals and families through statutory services.
  • Community development worker: run programmes for local groups and organisations.
  • Youth worker: work with young people in educational or community settings.
  • Policy researcher: analyse social issues for government or third-sector bodies.
  • Probation officer: supervise offenders and support rehabilitation.
  • HR assistant: support people management and workplace equality.
  • Journalist: report on social affairs, crime, and public policy.

What you could study next

A level sociology classes are 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, a postgraduate qualification such as a Master of Social Work (MSW) is the route into qualified social work. Some students also progress to degrees in Law, Politics, or Education.

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