GCE A Level in Sociology
at St Edward'S Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level in Sociology offers students a challenging and stimulating course that is widely recognised and highly respected by universities as well as employers. The course covers a wide range of issues, ranging from youth culture to the exploration of inequalities in society. It is a subject which endeavours to explain social change in the past, present and future.
What you need to get on
Level 5 at GCSE English and Level 5 in either Religious Education, History or Geography.
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
St Edwards Comprehensive School
Dale Valley Road, Poole, BH15 3HY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Poole
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