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Sociology

at The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a two year A Level course. Sociology is a very exciting and dynamic subject to study. You will investigate many aspects of society that have an impact on your life. In Unit One, Families and Households, you will examine power dynamics between men and women, the changing roles and experience of children in the family and the impact of ethnicity, gender and social class on family life. In Unit Two you will be analysing the education system and assessing how gender, social class or race/ethnicity influence students ability to learn and succeed. Furthermore, you will examine research into the impact of teacher stereotyping and labelling on student performance as well as examining changes in education over time. Religion and Crime and Deviance are the focus at A2 level and students enjoy critically analysing these important aspects of society. Sociology is an academic subject that requires the reading, comprehension and application of social and economic theories such as Marxism, functionalism and post-modernism. Students are assessed through examinations which will require extended essay writing. However, Sociology is also a discursive subject and students will be involved in frequent class debates, presentations and discussion based activities. The teaching philosophy of the sociology department is based around student centred activities that are inclusive, fun and challenging.Further information is available in our prospectus at www.uai.org.uk.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE

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

  • The Ursuline Academy Ilford

    Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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