A Level Sociology

Mr D Malik - Curriculum Team Leader Social Sciences

How is the course externally examined?

Sociology is 100% exam based. Students sit 3 equally weighted exam papers.

Paper 1: Education plus Education and methods.

Paper 2: Optional Topics (currently Families and Households, The Media)

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance plus Theory and Methods

All papers are two hours long and carry 80 marks

How is the course internally assessed?

Y12 Sociology:

Students complete an initial assessment in HT1a based on their understanding of the foundational topics and concepts
Students are assessed in HT1b December mocks using assessments created based on what they have learnt so far
Students them complete endof-unit assessments using mock exam papers before completing end-of-year mock exams papers

Y13 Sociology:

Students are assessed in HT1b December mocks using mock exam papers based on content they have learn in Y12 plus new topics they have learnt in Y13 so far
Students are then assessed in March on endof-unit topics based on mock exam papers

AQA A-Level Sociology Specification

A Level Sociology

As a result of high-quality teaching and the broader experiences to which they are exposed, students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.

OFSTED
Student achievement is outstanding. They reach high levels of attainment. Students have high expectations of themselves.

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…there is now an effective programme of intervention and support for students who are at risk of underachievement.

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Students in the sixth form say that they are well supported pastorally and that they feel safe.

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The curriculum in the sixth form offers students support in applying to university or moving into employment.

OFSTED
Students in the sixth form benefit from strong teaching and high-quality pastoral support.

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Students identified teaching as the strength of the sixth form. Teachers’ subject knowledge is excellent.

OFSTED