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Sociology A level

Hellesdon Sixth Form

187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

To study 3 A Levels

6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level

5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).

4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

Course Details

The course aims to inform students of the essential importance of sociology study for anyone who would regard themselves as an informed citizen in today;s world.

The course comprises of for AS level - Culture and identity, theory and methods, social stratification and education. For A2 level - theory and methods, crime and deviance, beliefs in society, media.

Entry requirements

General Entry criteria
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflets, or Hellesdon High School website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon


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