Sociology
at Weavers Academy, Wellingborough · school or sixth form
What the college says
Qualification offers an introduction to sociology. Students learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills including critical analysis, independent thinking and research as well as covering a broad range of research topics and theory. Key topics covered are families and households, education, crime and deviance and mass media.
What you need to get on
Minimum 35 points from 8 GCSEs including a 4 in Maths and 5 in 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
Weavers Academy
Brickhill Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wellingborough
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