A level Sociology

Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5+, including 5+ in English literature, language and mathematics. There are also subject-specific criteria for some subjects as detailed on our websites linked below.

Entry requirements on the Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form website

Entry requirements on the Jane Austen College website

Our application process takes place completely online through our dedicated application website here. Following your application to join us from Help You Choose, we'll contact you

Ever wondered how we developed into the society we are today? How the way you see yourself determines the way people identify you? Whether men or women are more likely to commit a crime? Sociology is relevant to the society you live in so you are bound to enjoy learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life; plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.

This course will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. We study sociological approaches that help us understand the functions of education, families, and religion, as well as criminological approaches that explain why some people commit crimes and others do not.

We study the following topics:

• Paper 1: Education and Sociological Research Methods (33%)

• Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (Families and Households/Beliefs in Society) (33%)

• Paper 3: Crime & Deviance, and Sociological Theory (33%)

There are no specific entry requirements at Jane Austen, although a GCSE in a Humanities subject is a strong indicator.

GCSE 5+ in English literature, English language and a humanity (either history or geography)

For entry to the school overall, you will need six or more GCSEs at grade 5+ including maths, English literature and English language