Overview
This two year A level course provides an introduction to a range of areas of sociological interest, examining the role of institutions in society, inequality, discrimination and power relationships. Students will learn how to conduct sociological research, using a variety of methods such as interviews and questionnaires. The course also offers an insight into many current social issues, giving you the chance to explore the contributions of Sociology to the real world, in fields such as Criminology and Education.
Details of this specification can be found here: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/sociology/specifications/AQA-7191-7192-SP-2015.PDF
Topics covered over the two years
- Education
- Research Methods
- Families and households
- The Media
- Crime and Deviance
- Theory
Homework
Homework will take the form of exam questions, note taking and research tasks. Such tasks are designed to enhance and consolidate the learning from lessons and to prepare students for University.
Assessment:
3 exams at the end of the 2 years.
Paper 1:
Education with Theory and Methods
- 2 hour written exam
- 80 marks
- 33.3% of A-level Questions
- Education: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks
- Methods in Context: extended writing, 20 marks
- Theory and Methods: extended writing, 10 marks
Paper 2:
The Media and Families and Households
- 2 hour written exam
- 80 marks
- 33.3% of A-level Questions
- Section A: extended writing, 40 marks Section B: extended writing, 40 marks
Paper 3:
Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
- 2 hour written exam
- 80 marks
- 33.3% of A-level Questions Crime and Deviance: short answer and extended writing, 50 marks
- Theory and Methods: extended writing, 30 marks
Other Useful Information
It is really useful that students read newspapers and watch the news regularly as we make reference to this in lessons.
The AQA website is also very useful for past paper questions and mark schemes.