Level 2 GCSE Sociology
at Holy Cross College, Bury · college
What the college says
Students study key ideas of classical sociologists including Durkheim, Marx and Weber, referencing their view of the world and their contribution to the development of the discipline. Students will also learn how to apply various research methods to different sociological contexts. They will be introduced to sociological terms and concepts concerned with social structures, social processes and social issues.
What you need to get on
3 GCSE grades at 3 and above and one GCSE at grade 4.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Holy Cross Sixth Form College
Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bury
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