Sixth Form Course Guide 2022-23

Sociology A Level
Number of lessons per week: 6
Key skills required to complete
this course:
Web address of exam board:
Topics covered during the course: • Education
• Methods in Context
• Families and Households
• Research Methods
• Crime and Deviance
• Beliefs in Society
• Ability to recall knowledge and show understanding.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate.
• Ability to apply abstract concepts clearly.
• Ability to acquire knowledge and a critical understanding of
contemporary social processes and social changes.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology/as-and-a-level/sociology-
7191-7192
Assessment details: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods: 33.3%
Paper 2: Topics in Sociology: 33.3%
Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods: 33.3%
Revision Guides & helpful
internet sites:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/AS-Level-Sociology-Complete-
RevisionPractice/dp/1847621384
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/sociology
http://revisionworld.com/A2-level-level-revision/sociology-levelrevision
https://revisesociology.wordpress.com/
Phillip Allan Student Unit Guides
www.sociologyonline.co.uk
www.sociology.org.uk
https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/sociology-a-level-podcastsby-seneca/
Key Tips for Success: • Organise folders
• Start making revision notes at the end of every topic
• Look through all past papers and examiners report in detail
• Practise past exam papers and writing essays in timed conditions
• Read a newspaper regularly and watch the news
• Consider signing up for a daily news bulletin e-mail e.g. Guardian
news
3 ways in which a parent can
help their child succeed in this
course:
• Explore and discuss sociological theory together
• Encourage pupil to practise essay writing
• Read the newspaper with students
• Quiz students on the knowledge covered
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