A Level Sociology - 1st Yr of 2Yr Prog

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 6 GCSEs grade 5 or above which must include English & maths and a grade 6 in subjects specifically being studied. Sociology students are also asked to keep their understanding of sociological issues up to date by reading newspapers and researching wider topics.

Teaching staff

All our A levels are taught by subject specialists.

Course Code

A2SOCA1P

Duration

2-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

AQA Education

Career options

Most of our A level students go on to university. Sociology is a particularly useful subject to have for careers in social work, market research, counselling, HR, teaching, youth work and management.

A Levels can lead you onto many different career paths, including university to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

'Oaklands has been very different from school, it has set me up for college, the tutors have been excellent, the environment brilliant and I have walked away today with an A*, 98% overall and got into my first choice university to study Physics.' - George Milleret, Intensive Maths A Level

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