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AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology

at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology will help to make sense of the society we live in and to understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all. Students will learn a number of skills including the use of evidence to support arguments, how to investigate facts and critical thinking. It is relevant to the society you live in, so students will be learning about topics that are relevant to everyday life.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language

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

  • Cowley International College

    Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · St Helens

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