Sociology is a thought-provoking and relevant subject that helps students understand society, social behaviour, and the forces that shape our lives. It encourages you to question the world around you and explore how social structures, cultures, and institutions influence individuals and groups.

Offered at A Level, our Sociology course develops your understanding of key sociological theories, concepts, and research methods. You will examine contemporary social issues, analyse different viewpoints, and learn how sociologists investigate society. The course builds strong critical thinking, evaluation, and essay-writing skills that are highly valued by universities and employers.

Meet the Team

Ellie Casanove – Teacher of Sociology
Claire Jones – Teacher of Sociology

Why Study Sociology?

Sociology is engaging, relevant, and helps you make sense of the modern world. It supports progression to degree courses such as sociology, criminology, social work, law, education, and psychology. Career pathways include roles in social services, policing, research, teaching, journalism, public policy, and the civil service.

Our Exam Board

AQA A Level Sociology

Our Curriculum

Year 12

Education with Theory and Methods

• The role and purpose of education

• Educational achievement and social class, gender and ethnicity

• Relationships and processes within schools

• Research methods in sociology

Topics in Sociology

• Families and Households

• Changing family structures

• Relationships, roles and power within families
   

Year 13

Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

• Social distribution of crime and deviance

• The role of the criminal justice system

• Sociological theories of crime and deviance
   

Topics in Sociology

• Beliefs in Society 

• Secularisation of the UK

• The role of religion in society