Duration and Levels:
Intensive AS/A2 Level: One year - Day.
AS & A2 Levels: Two years - AS in year 1, leading to A2 in year 2.
AS Level: One year - Evening

What does the AS Level include?
The study and analysis of the social structure of modern Britain. Sociology gives you the opportunity to look at the characteristics of our society and to examine areas such as gender, ethnicity and social class in relation to issues such as educational underachievement, sexual stereotyping, institutional racism and the changing nature of family life.  The study methods used are lectures, discussions, independent research, essay writing and reading.

The A/S consists of three elements. The first focuses on the Family and leads to a module One examination, The second element considers Education. This along with a third element focus on Methods leads to a module Two examination comprise.

The A2 also consists of three elements. There will be a study of either Global development or Beliefs in society in preparation for a module three examination. There will also be a focus on Crime and deviance along with Theory and Methods for a module 4 examination paper in the Summer term.

What do I need to get onto the AS Level?
You should have a GCSE grade C in English Language.  Sociology is a very challenging ‘A’ level requiring detailed analysis, ability to think independently and produce regular detailed written material.

What type of assessment is used for AS Level?
There are two examinations at the end of the first year

What else can I study?
Other AS Level subjects which are particularly suitable in combination with this include: History; English; Biology; Psychology; Government and Politics; Economics; Law.

Where is it based?
Maida Vale Centre, 129 Elgin Ave, London W9 2NR