A Level Sociology

New from September 2025

AQA

This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by higher education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research.  Sociology is a subject which helps explain social change, past, present and future.  It encourages political and social engagement with contemporary social issues and inspires students to be actively involved with social research and policy.

The course will appeal to a cross-section of students. It builds on skills developed in the sciences and humanities and enables progression into a wide range of other subjects.

The 2 year course consists of compulsory content and a choice of optional content.

Subject content

Compulsory content

Education

Crime and Deviance

Optional content

Option 1 – one choice from:

Culture and Identity

Families and Households

Health

Work, Poverty and Welfare

Option 2 – one choice from:

Beliefs in Society

Global Development

The Media

Stratification and Differentiation

Assessment

Terminal assessment is in the form of 3 examination papers, all equally weighted.

Paper 1 – Education

Paper 2 – Option choices

Paper 3 – Crime and Deviance

Links Well With:

Psychology, History, Geography, Theology and Philosophy

Progression Routes:

A degree in Sociology.  Routes into jobs in the public sector such as policing, teaching, medicine, civil service

Entry Requirements:

A grade 6 in English, History or RE