Exam Board

AQA 

Course Outline 

Sociology is the study of society and social behaviour. This includes how the influence of our families, mass media, education, religion, international relations, crime, social class, race and gender affect our thinking and behaviour. 

Content covered in Year 12

Unit 1: Education with Methods In Context. 

Unit 2: Research Methods & Topics in Sociology. 

Assessment (A Level)

Paper 1: 2 hour written paper (33.3%) 

Paper 2: 2 hour written paper (33.3%) 

Paper 3: 2 hour written paper (33.3%)

Into the future… 

Sociology develops students with the knowledge and understanding desired for a number of careers within the social and political sciences. These include business administration, communication, criminology, economics, education, government, international relations, law and psychology