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Sociology A Level

Home Schooling Sociology A level – The Course

The Sociology A Level course is split into two major components – AS and A2. The AS level may be sat as a separate qualification in its own right.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

The course has 13 tutor Marked Assignments known as TMAs.

Key Topics Covered

The course covers the syllabus in four modules, to match the AQA examinations set in June 2014 and later years, with the following titles:

AS Level

  • Culture, Families and Wealth
  • Education, Health and Sociological Methods

A2 Level

  • Beliefs, Development, Media and Politics
  • Crime, Stratification and Theory

The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Sociology AS level syllabus 1191, for examination in 2013 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 2191. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2, its overall syllabus number is 2190. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suitable for distance learning

Assessment is by two written papers for the AS Level and two written papers for the A2 Level.

Coursework

There is no coursework with this syllabus.

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Supporting Texts for the Sociology A level

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AS level students will need

A2 Students will also require

All students will benefit from having access to a copy of