AQA Sociology : Specification code: AS-level: 7191, A-level 7192

A-level Sociology offers students the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. It is designed to encourage students to demonstrate the application of a range of skills and consider the integration of sociological themes:

• Socialisation, culture and identity.

• Social differentiation, power and stratification.

The specification provides a smooth transition from GCSE Sociology, although this is not a requirement for studying AS or A-level Sociology. The specification also lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Sociology and related subjects in higher education.

Subject Content

Compulsory content:

• 3.1.1 Education.

• 3.1.2 Methods in Context.

• 3.2.1 Research Methods.

Optional content:

• 3.2.2 Topics in Sociology

• 3.2.2.1 Culture and Identity.

• 3.2.2.2 Families and Households

• 3.2.2.3 Health

• 3.2.2.4 Work, Poverty and Welfare

• 3.2.2 Topics in Sociology.

How it’s assessed