Sociology
A Level Sociology (AQA)
Aims
The specification encourages students to:
- acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of contemporary social processes and social changes
- appreciate the significance of theoretical and conceptual issues in sociological debate
- understand and evaluate sociological methodology and a range of research methods through active involvement in the research process
- develop skills that enable individuals to focus on their personal identify, roles and responsibilities within society
- develop a lifelong interest in social issues.
Content
Compulsory
- Education with Theory and Methods
- Education
- Methods in Context
- Theory and Methods
Optional
- Topics in Sociology
Option 1
- Culture and Identify
- Families and Households
- Health
- Work, Poverty and Welfare
Option 2
- Beliefs in Society
- Global Development
- The Media
- Stratification and Differentiation
Compulsory
- Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
- Crime and Deviance
- Theory and Methods
Assessment
Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods |
Paper 2: Topics in Sociology |
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods |
What’s assessedCompulsory content 1.1 – 1.3 |
What’s assessedSection A: one from option 1: 2.1 – 2.4 Section B: one from option 2: 2.5 – 2.8 |
What’s assessedCompulsory content 3.1 – 3.2 |
Assessed
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QuestionsA mixture of short answer and extended writing questions |
QuestionsExtending writing |
QuestionsA mixture of short answer and extended writing questions |
