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Sociology

at Great Sankey High School, Warrington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of Society. As sociologists we ask many questions such as; Is the family a universal institution? Why do(es) some social groups underperform within the education system? Does religion cause conflict or provide stability and why does crime exist in society? Although Sociology is a very different subject to Psychology, they complement each other well. Many of our students also study Philosophy and Ethics and Health & Social Care BTEC.

What you need to get on

You will need to have a minimum of 5 A* - C grades at GCSE to study this course with at least a grade C in English Language GCSE. Experience has shown us that the students who succeed in and enjoy Sociology the most tend to have certain things in common: "I already have opinions about certain problems in society", "I enjoy reading newspapers, books and magazines", "I make a point of watching documentaries and news programmes", "I like to discuss my point of view"

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

  • Great Sankey High School

    Barrow Hall Lane Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3AA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Warrington

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