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Level 3 Sociology Course in Hove

Cost£1,134.00
Duration72 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology Course in Hove. Classes run at BHASVIC on a part-time daytime basis, with around 4.5 hours of teaching per week. You'll explore how society works: culture, socialisation, crime and deviance, social inequality, globalisation, and the digital world. You'll also study the research methods sociologists use to gather and interpret data. The course runs over 72 weeks and is assessed by three exams. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature to enrol.

Who this course is for

Do you analyse people and their behaviour? Do you like to see two sides of an argument? Are you interested in why men are more criminal than women? Why are some people so rich and others so poor? If so, then Sociology may be the subject for you. Sociology is an independent reading and essay-based subject. Students will take active part in discussing ideas with their peers and as a whole class on a regular basis. Complementary subjects are Psychology, Health and Social Care, , Politics, Criminology, History, English and Geography. Students take 3 exams at the end of the second year. There is no coursework.

Entry requirements

4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE

What you will learn

  • You'll examine how institutions and individuals interact within society.
  • You'll study culture, socialisation, and youth subcultures.
  • You'll explore crime and deviance, including why patterns differ across social groups.
  • You'll analyse social inequality, including wealth, poverty, and gender.
  • You'll investigate globalisation and the role of digital media in social life.
  • You'll evaluate the research methods sociologists use to gather data.
  • You'll construct and debate arguments using sociological evidence and theory.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based, with regular discussion and debate alongside independent reading and essay writing. You'll take part in whole-class and peer discussions as a core part of the course. Assessment is by three written exams of varying length at the end of the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Social worker: supporting individuals and families in need
  • Community development worker: improving outcomes in local communities
  • Probation officer: working with offenders to reduce reoffending
  • Youth worker: supporting young people through social and personal challenges
  • Policy researcher: analysing social issues for government or charities
  • Journalist: covering social affairs, inequality, or public policy
  • Human resources officer: managing people and workplace culture

What you could study next

An advanced gce in sociology qualification opens doors to degree-level study. A BA in Sociology, Criminology, Social Policy, or Psychology builds directly on what you've covered. If you're drawn to working with people in a professional context, a degree in Social Work leads to a regulated career in that field. Many students also combine sociology with further A Levels before applying to university.

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