Sociology
at Magna Academy, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
Sociology is the study of human society. It analyses institutions such as the family, the education system and the role of religion in society. It observes the day to day experiences of people in groups, for example workers, gangs and students. It charts trends which may help us understand modern life, for example changes in the family, changing patterns of crime, changes in religious belief and church attendance.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grades 9-5 (Including Grade 6 in English or a Humanities subject)
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
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
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