In sociology A Level, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how society works and the social factors that affect our lives and choices as individuals. You’ll develop skills in research, analysis, and evaluation that will be highly regarded by universities, especially when you’re applying for a degree in social science, criminology, social policy and administration or social work. This A Level will also give you a real advantage if you have ambitions to work in journalism, law, teaching, personnel, advertising, marketing, politics, the police or nursing.

In your AS year, you’ll do two modules: exploring socialisation, culture and identity and topics in socialisation, culture and identity. At A2, you’ll study power and control and social inequality and difference.

There’s no coursework component. All AS and A2 modules are exam-based.

5 GCSE’s at grade C or above; must include grade C in English Language & Maths.

You’ll attend talks by guest speakers from the University of Portsmouth and the local police and visit the Houses of Parliament and various universities.