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Sociology A Level

at Xaverian College, Manchester · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Sociology is the study of culture and of the people in society. It is concerned with our experiences and the institutions that affect our lives. Such institutions include the family, education, religion and the mass media. As Sociology is the study of society you need to be interested in the world you live in.

What you need to get on

6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above in GCSE English Language. Grade C in GCSE Mathematics is strongly recommended

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

  • XAVERIAN COLLEGE

    Lower Park Road, MANCHESTER, M14 5RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · MANCHESTER

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