Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Do you often find yourself reflecting on the social world that you live in? Or perhaps you often question how your own experiences have been shaped by society? Throughout this course, you will look critically at different features of society, such as family, education, beliefs and crime. You will question social organisation, understand people’s experiences in different societal positions and groups, and become more articulate and fluent in expressing your ideas and opinions. You will combine theoretical perspectives and real-world problems, learning to compare different ways of understanding society. There is no right and wrong in sociology, only different points of view, and so you will be encouraged to think critically and open yourself up to new ideas.
Students will come to A Level Sociology from a variety of backgrounds, and with different experiences, making for lively and stimulating sociological discussions and debates. You will learn through a variety of exciting methods, such as topical visual material, news articles, interactive textbooks and more. We offer dedicated teaching rooms and specialist sociology teachers who have considerable expertise in the subject; your teacher will have a real commitment to and belief in the value of sociology.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Top 25%
nationally for progress made by students in A Level achievement
ALPS Key Stage 5 progress data 2018
Student success
We have a consistently high A Level pass rate. In 2018, 70% of our students achieved A*-C.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with at least four of these at grade 5 or above. A minimum of grade 5 in GCSE English Language is required. If you have taken GCSE sociology, you should have achieved a minimum of grade 5.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through three two-hour written exams at the end of your second year, that will test what you have learned throughout the course. During your studies, you will mainly be assessed through essay writing as well as your contribution to classroom discussion.
Course Progression
Many students choose to continue their sociological journey by studying sociology at degree-level. Through City College Norwich Higher Education, you can study BA (Hons) Social Sciences, supporting you to progress close to home. Other A Level Sociology students typically study subjects such as politics, law, history, social work, teaching, social policy, and criminology.
Where Your Course Can Take You
Career options are diverse and exciting, and include routes such as policing, social work, law, teaching, and the Civil Service.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Top 25%
nationally for progress made by students in A Level achievement
ALPS Key Stage 5 progress data 2018
Student success
We have a consistently high A Level pass rate. In 2018, 70% of our students achieved A*-C.
More than A Levels
Your time at our sixth form is about much more than gaining a qualification. You will be treated as an adult and an individual, supported to explore your passions and interests.
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