A-Level Sociology

Sociology questions ‘common-sense’ notions of how society is organised and explores different ways of understanding social phenomena. The course will explore how members of society are influenced by social structures, and how we shape social norms.

Course Structure:

In the course you will be taught using a mixture of formal teaching and less formal methods such as debating and presentations. Students will learn skills such as communication, academic writing, and critical thinking.

Year 12 Topics:

  • Education
  • Family
  • Theory and Research Methods

Year 13 Topics:

  • Crime and Deviance
  • Media
  • Theory and Methods

Assessment:

Exam Board: AQA

Paper 1:  Education with Theory and Methods
Written Exam Paper (2 hours) 33.3%

Paper 2:  Families and Households; Mass Media
Written Exam Paper (2 hours) 33.3%

Paper 3:  Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
Written Exam Paper (2 hours) 33.3%

The exams consist of a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.

Entry Requirements:

7 Higher Grades:

  • Grade 4 (or above) in Maths
  • Grade 5 (or above) in English or an essay based subject
  • Grade 4 (or above) for other GCSE subjects
  • 1 BTEC (or equivalent) at Merit (or above) may be included within the 7 grades

Further information regarding this course can be downloaded below.

Tom Watkins
Subject Lead for Sociology/Psychology/Politics 
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Rob Syposz
Teacher of Sociology
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Amy Noakes
Teacher of Sociology
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Sociology Subject Information 2026