A level Sociology
at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will enjoy Sociology if you are the type of person who is not afraid to have new ideas and who is not afraid to work at a demanding pace. Skills that you will develop: • Analytical skills • Organisational skills • Teamwork • Work independently • Verbal and communication skills • Essay writing • Reflection • Articulation You will have to work hard but a fun and supportive environment will be provided to help you succeed.
What you need to get on
Level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including Mathematics and a 6 in English
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
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Smethwick
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