SOCIOLOGY EXAM INFORMATION

SOCIOLOGY EXAM BREAKDOWN


Unit 2: Education; Health; Sociological Methods

Written Paper, 2 hours

60% of total AS marks, 30% of total A Level marks

Candidates choose one topic (Education or Health) and answer:

(a) one question on the chosen topic. This question consists of four parts

(b) one question on sociological research methods in the context of the chosen topic. This question consists of one part.

In addition, candidates answer one question on free-standing research methods. This question consists of four parts.

Available January and June

Subject Content

Choice of either:

• Education plus Research Methods

or

• Health plus Research Methods.




　

Unit 1: Culture and Identity; Families and Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare

Written Paper, 1 hour

40% of total AS marks, 20% of total A Level marks

Candidates choose one topic from three and answer one question. Each question consists of five parts.

Available January and June

Subject Content

Choice of one from:

• Culture and Identity

• Families and Households

• Wealth, Poverty and Welfare.