Triple Combination: Level 3 Health & Social Care, V Level Education & A Level Sociology

What is the course about? This study programme combines AAQ Health and Social Care, A Level Sociology, and V Level Education, giving you a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour, social relationships, development, health and care practice.

Health & Social Care develops your understanding of human growth, health conditions, biology, care values, safeguarding and person‑centred practice.

Sociology is the study of society, social relationships, and human behaviour. It examines how people interact with one another and how social institutions influence people’s lives.

V Level Education enables students to develop and apply knowledge, understanding and skills in education practice. It supports students to plan effective and inclusive learning and to evaluate assessment information across a range of education stages, to ensure all students are able to maximise their learning.

This combined pathway offers:

• An engaging introduction to psychology, health, wellbeing and professional care practice.
• Skills valued by employers and universities, including critical analysis, communication, research, empathy and problem‑solving.
• Applied, practical learning shaped by sector experts and aligned with real health & care environments.

The content provides a broad level 3 foundation that supports progression to further study and apprenticeships.

This route is ideal for students interested in people‑focused careers where understanding behaviour, development and care are central.

AAQ Health & Social Care

You will study:

• Human lifespan development
• Health, wellbeing and biological functioning
• Health conditions such as diabetes, CHD and dementia
• Care values, communication and safeguarding
• Equality, diversity, legislation and person‑centred practice

A Level Sociology

You will explore:

• Socialisation, culture and identity
• Social differentiation, power and stratification
• Sociological theories, perspectives and methods

V Level Education

You will study:

• The use of pedagogical approaches and the theories that underpin them
• The concept of setting specific learning goals and success criteria for a learning session
• The principles of inclusion within the education and early years sector
• The concept of reflective practice

Skills gained:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving and academic writing
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Working with vulnerable people
• Understanding health inequalities
• Academic and research skills
• Decision‑making in care and education settings
• Planning skills to develop well-structured and inclusive learning sessions which promote learning for all.

Possible higher education degree routes include:

• Psychology
• Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability)
• Social Work
• Health & Social Care
• Occupational therapy
• Paramedic
• Midwifery
• Counselling
• Policing & Criminology
• Education & Teaching
• Sociology
• Early Years/ primary/ secondary teaching
• Early childhood studies

Career opportunities:

• Healthcare support roles
• Mental health support
• Community care work
• Youth & family support
• Research assistant roles
• Classroom or learning support roles
• Teaching assistant.

Throughout the year we welcome guest speakers to the college who work in the industries that you may wish to go in to. We have links with universities and visit many campuses to attend taster sessions for the next steps.

You will benefit from:

• Experienced tutors from sociology, education, early years and health and care sectors
• Strong employer and university links
• A supportive, inclusive learning environment
• Facilities including realistic care environments and digital resources
• High academic standards and tailored pastoral support.