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AQA A-level · Specification 7192
Online A-level Sociology Course
Explore how societies are organised, how institutions shape people’s lives and how sociologists explain inequality, culture, education, family life, religion, crime and social change. This structured home-study course develops your ability to use evidence, compare theories and construct balanced sociological arguments.
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26 lessons across six Sociology modules and an introduction
Optional tutor marking, tutorials and printed materials
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Course overview
Question familiar ideas and recognise wider social patterns
A-level Sociology investigates how social groups, institutions and cultural expectations influence people’s lives. You will examine the relationship between individuals and society while considering the effects of class, gender, ethnicity, age, education, family background and economic inequality.
The course explores families and households, education, health, wealth and poverty, beliefs, media, global development, stratification, crime and deviance. You will also study the theories and research methods sociologists use to investigate social life.
Sociology requires more than expressing personal opinions. You will learn to use sociological concepts, theories and evidence to construct arguments, evaluate competing explanations and reach supported conclusions.
Qualification
AQA A-level Sociology
AQA specification 7192, covering Education, Theory and Methods, Crime and Deviance and selected optional topics.
Course structure
26 lessons
Study an introductory section followed by six modules covering institutions, inequality, beliefs, crime, theory and research.
Recommended study time
Approximately 700 hours
Students should normally allow two years for lessons, wider reading, assignments, revision and examination practice.
Enrolment
Start at any time
There are no fixed term dates, allowing you to plan study around your intended examination year.
Assignments
15 tutor-marked assignments
Develop knowledge, application, analysis, evaluation and extended sociological writing, followed by practice examinations.
Assessment
3 written papers
Each examination lasts two hours, carries 80 marks and contributes one third of the qualification.
Recommended options
Families and Beliefs
The supported Paper 2 route uses Families and Households together with Beliefs in Society.
Coursework
No NEA or coursework
The qualification is assessed entirely through the three written examinations.
The course includes more than the recommended exam options
The course introduces all of the optional Sociology topics so that students can understand how different areas of social life overlap. For Paper 2, Oxford Home Schooling recommends answering questions on Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.
Flexible home study
How the A-level Sociology course works
Begin with the introductory lessons on Sociology and research methods before moving through culture, family life, inequality, education, health, religion, crime and sociological theory.
Lessons contain self-tuition questions, activities, sociological studies and practice essays. You will learn to identify important theories and evidence, apply them to particular social issues and evaluate the strengths and limitations of competing explanations.
Continuous revision is important because themes recur throughout the course. Ideas about social class, power, gender, education, poverty and family background may help explain topics as different as religion, health and crime.
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Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online Sociology course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the structure and plan your studies.
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Study theories and evidence
Explore how different sociological perspectives explain institutions, inequality, identity, social order and change.
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Develop sociological arguments
Use activities and assignments to apply concepts, compare explanations, evaluate research and construct balanced conclusions.
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Prepare for all three papers
Use revision lessons, tutor-marked assignments and practice examinations to improve knowledge, evaluation, timing and essay technique.
Flexible additional support
Add personal Sociology support when you need it
Assignment marking, Email Tutor Support, one-to-one tutorials, mock-exam marking and printed course materials can be purchased separately.
Evidence matters more than personal opinion
Your own experiences can help you question sociological ideas, but examination answers must use recognised theories, concepts, research and evidence. Strong responses compare explanations and evaluate how convincingly they account for the issue in question.
Course content
What you’ll study
The course contains 26 lessons. It begins with an introduction to Sociology and research methods before moving through six main modules covering family life, education, inequality, religion, media, global development, crime and sociological theory.
Introduction Introduction to Sociology Discover what Sociology studies and how sociologists investigate social life. 2 lessons
- What is Sociology?
- Introduction to Research Methods
Module 1 Culture, Families and Wealth Study identity, families, households, wealth, poverty, welfare and work. 5 lessons
- Culture and Identity
- Families and Households 1
- Families and Households 2
- Wealth and Poverty
- Welfare and Work
Module 2 Education, Health and Sociological Methods Examine educational achievement, health inequalities and the methods used in sociological research. 4 lessons
- Education 1
- Education 2
- Health
- Sociological Methods
Module 3 Beliefs in Society Explore religion, ideology, science, social change, organisations and differences between social groups. 5 lessons
- Ideology, Science and Religion
- Social Change and Religion
- Religious Organisations
- Different Social Groups and Religious Belief
- Religion in a Contemporary World
Module 4 Other Optional Topics Broaden your understanding through global development, media and social stratification. 4 lessons
- Global Development
- The Media 1
- The Media 2
- Stratification and Differentiation
Module 5 Crime and Deviance Study social order, patterns of offending and explanations of crime in contemporary society. 3 lessons
- Crime, Deviance and Social Order
- The Social Distribution of Crime
- Crime in Contemporary Society
Module 6 Sociological Methods and Theories Consolidate research methods, compare sociological theories and prepare for the examinations. 3 lessons
- Sociological Methods
- Further Sociological Theories
- Revision and Examination Practice
Practice A-level Examination — Paper 1
Practice A-level Examination — Paper 2
Practice A-level Examination — Paper 3
Look for connections between topics
Sociological topics do not exist in isolation. Family background, education, class, gender, poverty, culture and political power may all contribute to an explanation of inequality, religious belief or patterns of crime.
Exams and assessment
How the course is assessed
AQA A-level Sociology is assessed through three equally weighted written papers. Questions include short answers, methods-in-context tasks and extended sociological writing.
The examinations assess knowledge and understanding, application, analysis and evaluation. Students must use sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to construct arguments, make judgements and draw conclusions.
Education with Theory and Methods
Paper 1
2 hours
Exam duration
80 marks
Available marks
33⅓%
Of the qualification
Assesses Education, Methods in Context and Theory and Methods through short-answer and extended-writing questions.
Topics in Sociology
Paper 2
2 hours
Exam duration
80 marks
Available marks
33⅓%
Of the qualification
Contains two 40-mark sections. The recommended course route uses Families and Households together with Beliefs in Society.
Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
Paper 3
2 hours
Exam duration
80 marks
Available marks
33⅓%
Of the qualification
Crime and Deviance contributes 50 marks, while Theory and Methods contributes the remaining 30 marks.
Paper 2 options
Families and Beliefs recommended
The course includes other optional topics, but these are the two options recommended for examination entry and preparation.
Research methods
Assessed across the course
Students must understand how sociological evidence is collected and evaluate issues such as validity, reliability and representativeness.
Extended writing
Theory and evidence required
Longer answers must develop a sociological argument using relevant concepts, research and evaluation.
Coursework
No NEA component
The qualification is assessed entirely through the three written examinations.
Arranging your examinations
Enter for AQA Sociology 7192
Home-educated students enter as private candidates through a suitable examination centre. Before booking, confirm that the centre can enter you for all three AQA A-level Sociology papers.
When preparing for Paper 2, make sure your selected topics match the course route of Families and Households and Beliefs in Society.
Support & add-ons
Add extra Sociology support when you need it
Your subscription provides the structured online course materials and suggested answers required for independent study. Assignment marking, tutorials, mock-exam feedback and printed materials can be purchased separately. Current linked add-on prices are shown below.
Written feedback
Assignment marking
Submit sociological essays and methods questions for feedback on knowledge, application, evidence, evaluation, argument and structure.
Assignment marking bundle£107.89
Personal tuition
One-to-one Sociology tutorials
Book a live session to discuss theories, research methods, difficult topics or the planning and structure of extended examination answers.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Exam preparation
Mock exam marking
Complete examination-style papers and receive feedback on knowledge, evaluation, essay structure, timing and use of sociological evidence.
Mock examination marking bundle£85.50
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask brief course-related questions when a sociological theory, concept, study or research-method issue needs further explanation.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Printed materials
Sociology course pack
Add printed, spiral-bound copies of the course materials if you prefer to read, annotate and revise away from the screen.
Printed course materials£50.00
Strengthen your argument
Move from opinion to sociological analysis
Tutor feedback can help you replace unsupported assertion with accurate concepts, appropriate evidence, comparison of perspectives and a clearly reasoned conclusion.
Explore your options
See all available Sociology support
Prospective students can compare the available support services. Existing students can purchase Sociology marking, tutorials and other course-specific add-ons through their account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the A-level Sociology course
Find answers about starting the course, the optional topics, research methods, examinations, textbooks and the additional tutor support available.
Can I start the Sociology course at any time?
Yes. There are no fixed term dates, so you can enrol and begin studying when it suits you. You should plan your timetable around the year in which you intend to sit all three examinations.
How long should I allow for the course?
We recommend allowing approximately 700 hours of study and normally completing the A-level over two years.
Which specification does the course follow?
The course prepares students for AQA A-level Sociology specification 7192.
Which Paper 2 options does the course recommend?
Oxford Home Schooling recommends Families and Households for Section A and Beliefs in Society for Section B.
Does the course include the other optional topics?
Yes. The course also introduces Culture and Identity, Health, Work, Poverty and Welfare, Global Development, the Media and Stratification and Differentiation. These topics help broaden your sociological understanding, although they are not the recommended Paper 2 choices.
How is A-level Sociology assessed?
The qualification is assessed through three two-hour written papers. Each carries 80 marks and contributes one third of the final qualification.
Does A-level Sociology include coursework?
No. There is no coursework or non-exam assessment. All assessment takes place through the three written papers.
Do I need to have studied Sociology before?
No. The course begins by explaining what Sociology is and introducing the principal research methods. Previous GCSE Sociology study may be helpful but is not required.
Is Sociology mainly personal opinion?
No. Your answers must use sociological concepts, theories, studies and evidence. Personal experience can prompt useful questions, but it cannot replace subject knowledge and evaluation.
Will I need to study research methods?
Yes. You will study how sociologists collect and interpret evidence and evaluate the strengths and limitations of different research methods.
Do I need the accompanying textbooks?
Yes. The course lessons contain reading references to the recommended first- and second-year AQA Sociology textbooks.
Is tutor marking included in the subscription?
No. Suggested answers support independent study, but personal tutor marking must be purchased separately for individual assignments or as a marking bundle.
Can I book tutorials for difficult topics?
Yes. One-to-one tutorials can be purchased separately for help with theories, research methods, essay planning or examination technique.
Should I study the modules in order?
Yes. Later topics rely on research methods and sociological perspectives introduced earlier. Studying in sequence also helps you recognise connections between different institutions and inequalities.
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