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Sociology

at Painsley Catholic College, Stoke-On-Trent · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of society. It is concerned with analysing group and individual behaviour. A fundamental debate in sociology is how far does our environment shape up? How is our identity formed? Essentially the nature/nurture argument.

What you need to get on

College Entry Requirements: Minimum of 5 good grades at GCSE, including English and maths at a strong pass Subject Specific Requirements: A grade 5 or above 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

  • Painsley Sixth Form College

    Attlee Road, Cheadle, ST10 1LL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cheadle

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