AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology
at Highfields School, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form
What the college says
By the end of the course students will have an understanding of the world in which they live, they will be more adept at critical thinking be more open to challenging inequalities and a more empathetic individual. They will learn how to engage with and understand some of the most complex theoretical principles used to explain society. This will make them more able students in their future academic study and eventual careers.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in English Language and a Humanity GCSE
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
Highfields School
Boundary Way Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Wolverhampton
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