A Level Sociology

When you choose to study an A Level Sociology course with us, you’ll delve into learning more about the role and functions of the education system and the relationships within schools, as well as issues around crime, deviance, social order and social control. When studying topic 2, you’ll have the option to choose between option one which covers topics surrounding culture and identity; families and households; health; and work, poverty and welfare, and option two which includes beliefs in society; global development; the media; and stratification and differentiation. Depending on the route you wish to take after you have completed your A Level studies, the A Levels we recommend you study alongside this course are A Level Religious Studies, A Level Philosophy, and A Level Politics.

Degrees this subject could lead to

This A Level Sociology is ideal if you’re looking at studying a degree in social sciences, psychology, education, social work, criminology, and human resources to name a few.

Future career options

Students may find that the skills and knowledge they have gained during their A Level Sociology studies are helpful if they are considering a career in counselling, healthcare, social work, childcare, education, and even business functions such as marketing or human resources.

A Level sociology via distance learning

This A Level Sociology course is exactly the same as an A Level you would study at school or college, meaning you will take the same exams and get the same qualification. The only difference is that our courses are designed to be studied from home at your own pace, and you will receive full tutor support via email.

Course Content

AQA specification code: 7192

This course consists of both compulsory and optional content. The option you select when studying topic 2 will determine your responses to exam paper 2.

Topic 1: education with theory and methods

• Education
• Methods in context
• Theory and methods

Topic 2: topics in sociology Option 1

• Culture and identity
• Families and households
• Health
• Work, poverty, and welfare

Topic 2: topics in sociology Option 2

• Beliefs in society
• Global development
• The media
• Stratification and differentiation

Topic 3: crime and deviance with theory and methods

• Crime and deviance
• Theory and methods