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Sociology

at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time

What the college says

“Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.” - C. Wright Mills Sociology can described as the scientific study of society. It is about the social relationships that people share with each other; in their families, in their schools and in work. Sociology teaches that there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to studying the way that people live together. What is important for a sociologist is the ability to evaluate evidence and choose between possible explanations.

What you need to get on

5+ GCSEs graded 4-9, including 4+ in both English and Maths.

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

  • Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre

    Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Reading

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