Sociology A Level
About A Levels
A levels are subject-specific qualifications normally studied after GCSEs or International GCSEs, though they are appropriate at any age to gain a qualification in a subject in which you are interested.
The qualification is made up of two levels: the AS level & the A2 level. The AS level is the first half of a full A level & is a qualification on its own. The A2 level builds on the knowledge gained from both the AS level, as well as the GCSE level. Both the AS & A2 levels & examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.
Students usually take 1 year to complete the AS & a further year to complete the A2
- so a full A level usually takes two years. This fast track A level, however, lets you complete the course in half the time (i.e. one year instead of two years). The fast track A level works in exactly the same way & you get the same certificate as you would on the two-year course.
A levels are highly valued by schools, colleges & employers. They are at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework & they carry UCAS points, which will be awarded according to the grade achieved (A = 120, B = 100, C = 80).
Many courses at university or college will require you to take A levels in certain subjects. We recommend you check the requirements for those courses & take the appropriate subject A levels.
About Our A Level Sociology Studies Course
This A level Sociology course aims to give you some fundamental & lasting insights into how human societies are constructed; how they influence our beliefs & daily lives. Sociology is about developing a critical understanding of society, & through this understanding providing a basis for highlighting & explaining social problems such as ill health, poverty & crime. As well as learning about how society influences individual lives, you will also learn how to express yourself coherently, how to challenge & evaluate information presented to you & how scientific information is produced.
The course lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Sociology & related subjects in higher education. In addition, it provides a worthwhile course for candidates of various ages & from diverse backgrounds in terms of general education & lifelong learning. Equally, material studied would be useful for candidates intending to pursue careers in any of the Social Sciences.
Sociology is a dynamic, ever changing subject with new information & studies constantly confirming or challenging existing theories & producing new ones. The subject matter of sociology is uniquely around & within you, it is essential that you are curious about the why’s & how’s of society's processes in all settings from cradle to grave, from peer groups to institutions like schools & the class system. The purpose of this course is to help students look around them in a more analytical manner, to understand & question why things are the way they are, & what can be done to change the more negative aspects of our society.
What Can I Do After Completing This A Level in Sociology?
Getting A levels can provide you with a variety of options, such as work, further study or an apprenticeship.
After successful completion of this course, you could apply to university, a BTEC Higher National, NVQ, a BTEC Apprenticeship or a mixture of these qualifications.
If you are applying to a UK university you are likely to apply through the University & College Admission Service (UCAS). You can find out more about UCAS & how A levels are valued by Further & Higher education institutes on the UCAS website.
Financing Your Sociology A Level
While our ' Fees' tab below shows only full payment options, we do offer alternatives for financing your A level course. You can either pay everything up front so you don't have to think about it again, or we have an instalment payment plan available, whereby you pay a deposit of £100.84 plus 5 monthly intalments of £60.84.
To take advantage of our monthly instalment plan, you'll need to contact us directly to enrol at +44 (0) 1288 356300, or info@stonebridge.uk.com.