Sociology

Exam Board & Specification: AQA A-Level Sociology (7192)

Subject Lead:

Mr R Beepat

What will students study at Key Stage 5?

Year 12: Education with research methods and families/households build the theoretical toolkit, with contemporary exemplification central to class debate and writing.

Year 13: Crime & deviance with theory/methods plus a second option (e.g., media/beliefs) drive synoptic argumentation and evaluative conclusions.

What do assessments test?

• AO1: Knowledge/understanding of sociological theories/concepts/methods
• AO2: Application to issues and contexts
• AO3: Analysis/evaluation to construct arguments and draw conclusions

What are the expectations of my child in this subject?

Attend all lessons, meet deadlines, keep high‑quality notes, and use independent study effectively (at least the Sixth Form expectation per subject). Build habits of spaced retrieval, interleaved practice and regular past‑paper work.

What should my child do if they feel they are struggling in this subject?

Speak to the subject teacher promptly, identify precise topic/skill gaps, attend clinics/interventions, and use targeted resources (examiner reports, model answers, required practical write‑ups or assignment checklists).

How can I best support my child in this subject?

Have short, frequent check‑ins on progress; help plan assessment timelines; encourage retrieval practice and timed responses; and ensure use of department‑recommended texts, platforms and mark schemes.