A-Level Sociology Fast Track Course – AQA

Course Syllabus

AQA have split this content into compulsory content and optional content. The optional content means you will have a choice about which subject from this group of topics you will answer a question on in the exam.

4.1 EDUCATION WITH THEORY AND METHODS

4.1.1 Education
4.1.2 Methods in context
4.1.3 Theory and methods

4.3 CRIME AND DEVIANCE WITH THEORY AND METHODS

4.3.1 Crime and Deviance
4.3.2 Theory and Methods

OPTIONAL CONTENT: 4.2 TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY

OPTION 1:

4.2.1 Culture and Identity
4.2.2 Families and Households
4.2.3 Health
4.2.4 Work, Poverty and Welfare

OPTION 2:

4.2.5 Beliefs in Society
4.2.6 Global Development
4.2.7 The Media
4.2.8 Stratification and Differentiation

Assessment

To achieve the full Sociology A Level qualification you will be assessed across the above topics. All topics will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below:

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Assessed: Content from topics 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3
Assessment format: A mixture of short answers and extended writing

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours

Assessed: Content from topics:

Section A: one from option 1: 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3 or 4.2.4
Section B: one from option 2: 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7 or 4.2.8
Assessment format: Extended writing

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Assessed: Content from topics: 4.3.1 and 4.3.2
Assessment format: short answers and extended writing