A Level Sociology
at Biddulph High School, Stoke-On-Trent · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of human life, groups and social life – from the man on the street to global events. Students who wish to study sociology should be open minded and inquisitive about how society functions. Sociology requires students to be well organised, committed to the subject and able both to work independently and to take part in discussions on a variety of issues, using evidence and research to support their arguments.
What you need to get on
A minimum of three grade 6s and three grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Biddulph Sixth Form
CONWAY ROAD KNYPERSLEY, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST8 7AR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · STOKE-ON-TRENT
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