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GCE2YR Sociology

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE SOCIOLOGY? Sociology is an attempt to understand how society works. You will look at topics such as: ? What influences our identity; ? Reasons for the existence of crime; ? The experiences of young people in society; ? Why people are rich or poor. Through learning sociology, you will learn about how human societies are constructed and where our beliefs and daily routines come from. You will re-examine your taken-for-granted assumptions and will never think about people in the same way again. Sociology is accepted by universities as an academic subject and can lead to careers as varied as: ? Social work and caring professions ? Criminology ? Law ? Police ? Teaching and Further Education ? Market Research ? Civil Service ? Local Government Services ? Politics

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE 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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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