Course information
Sociology
St Benedict's School - Ealing
02088622000
54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES
Course summary

Sociology is a fascinating subject which analyses many areas of contemporary society. This A level will help you to acquire knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods, together with the application of a range of skills. It has also been designed to allow the integration of sociological themes – socialisation, culture and identity, social differentiation and power and stratification – and the application of these to the topics of the course. Compulsory areas: • Education • Methods • Crime and Deviance • Theory In the Lower 6th, you will cover Families & Households, Education, Crime and Deviance and Sociological Methods, carrying out your research. In the Upper 6th, you will study Beliefs in Contemporary Society and Sociological Theory, as well as complete the Crime and Deviance topic.

Entry requirements

Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 7 in at least five subjects at GCSE/IGCSE. Additionally, applicants must achieve a grade of 6 or higher at GCSE/IGCSE in the subjects they have chosen to study at A level. To study Biology, Chemistry or Physics they must also achieve at least a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE/IGCSE. In the case of subjects which are new at A level, they should achieve at least a grade 6 in a related subject. The conditional offer will be confirmed on receipt of GCSE results in August 2025.

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RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Sixth Form Fee£15,963 - £20,907
Address54 Eaton Rise, Ealing, W5 2ES