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Sociology

at Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School, London · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Sociology is the study of human interaction. The main concern is to explain human behaviour by examining individuals, small groups and institutions such as political organisations, the education system and the family. Sociology addresses ‘important’ questions such as: ‘Why do girls generally perform better than boys in education? Why are some people racist, sexist or homophobic?’, attempting to answer these by considering various sociological perspectives (Marxism, functionalism, feminism) and a wide range of current research and evidence. It gives a better understanding of society and new insight into the way human life is organised. Sociology enables people to make sense of their own experiences.

What you need to get on

Minimum entry requirements for all A Level courses are minimum of 8 GCSE subjects, with an average grade of 6 (legacy grade B) or above; including at least a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language (or Literature) and GCSE mathematics and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Science. In addition, to study this subject you must have a grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language.

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

  • Stepney All Saints School and Sixth Form

    Stepney Way, London, E1 0RH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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