A Level Sociology

A Level in Sociology offers students a challenging and stimulating course that is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers.

A Level in Sociology offers students a challenging and stimulating course that is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers. The course covers a wide range of issues, ranging from youth culture to the exploration of inequalities in society. It is a subject which endeavours to explain social change in the past, present and future.

A former sixth form student currently studying Criminology at University said: “I recently finished an assignment and I’m so glad that I studied sociology. It has helped me massively during my first year. I’m learning about all the theories which I already knew because of the Crime and Deviance topic. I would definitely tell St Edward’s students that if they enjoy that unit then to study Criminology. It’s amazing and they will be very prepared already. I still miss the lessons a lot!”

Course Content

Four components will be studied over the two year A Level Course.

Component 1 – Education

Component 2 – Families and Households

Component 3 – Crime and Deviance

Component 4 – Beliefs in Society

Exam Code: AQA 7192

Where does the course lead?

Sociology can be of direct relevance and benefit to a whole host of careers, including journalism, policing, social work, local government, teaching, advertising or business. Those who study Sociology at university have a higher rate of employment than many other subjects.