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AQA A Level Sociology
AQA A-level Sociology (7192). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 7192
- Board
- AQA
- Qualification
- A Level
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Topics and resources
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- Topic 1
Education with Theory and Methods
Covers Education, Methods in Context, Theory and Methods
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 2
Topics in Sociology
Covers Culture and Identity, Families and Households, Health, Work, Poverty and Welfare, Beliefs in Society, Global Development, The Media, Stratification and Differentiation
Study guides
- Paper 2 – Beliefs in society Read guide
- Paper 2 – Culture and identity Read guide
- Paper 2 – Families and households Read guide
- Paper 2 – Global development Read guide
- Paper 2 – Health Read guide
- Paper 2 – Stratification and differentiation Read guide
- Paper 2 – The media Read guide
- Paper 2 – Work, poverty and welfare Read guide
Revision notes
- Paper 2 – Beliefs in society Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Culture and identity Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Families and households Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Global development Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Health Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Stratification and differentiation Revise topic
- Paper 2 – The media Revise topic
- Paper 2 – Work, poverty and welfare Revise topic
Practice questions
- Paper 2 – Beliefs in society Try questions
- Paper 2 – Culture and identity Try questions
- Paper 2 – Families and households Try questions
- Paper 2 – Global development Try questions
- Paper 2 – Health Try questions
- Paper 2 – Stratification and differentiation Try questions
- Paper 2 – The media Try questions
- Paper 2 – Work, poverty and welfare Try questions
- Topic 3
Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
Covers Crime and Deviance, Theory and Methods
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
Revision notes
No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
No practice questions for this course yet.
Source: AQA — official specification pages — first teaching 2015. Verified 2026-08-19. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA A Level Sociology
- Spec code
- 7192
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Naqiya Yousaf
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 34 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 7192 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official AQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
AQA A-level Sociology (7192)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Sociology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by higher education and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
Subject content spans three components: Education with Theory and Methods, Topics in Sociology (options), and Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods. Assessment uses short-answer and extended-essay questions, including a 'methods in context' question. AS (7191) and A-level are co-teachable within the first year of study.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7192/1: Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods | 2h | 80 | 33.33% | Written exam |
| 7192/2: Paper 2: Topics in Sociology | 2h | 80 | 33.33% | Written exam |
| 7192/3: Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods | 2h | 80 | 33.34% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: linear, not tiered, three written papers, each 2h/80marks/33⅓% (recorded as 33.34% on the third paper so the total sums to exactly 100). Paper 1 (compulsory: Education 50 marks, Methods in Context 20 marks, Theory and Methods 10 marks). Paper 2 (Topics in Sociology – one topic chosen from Culture and Identity/Families and Households/Health/Work Poverty and Welfare for Section A, 40 marks, and one topic chosen from Beliefs in Society/Global Development/The Media/Stratification and Differentiation for Section B, 40 marks). Paper 3 (compulsory: Crime and Deviance 50 marks, Theory and Methods 30 marks). Total 240 marks. First teaching September 2015, first A-level assessment June 2017.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Sociology (7192) assessed?
AQA Sociology (7192) is assessed through: 7192/1 (Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; 7192/2 (Paper 2: Topics in Sociology) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.33% of the qualification; 7192/3 (Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods) — 2h, 80 marks, 33.34% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA A Level Sociology (7192) cover?
3 topics in the current syllabus: Education with Theory and Methods; Topics in Sociology; Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA A Level Sociology (7192)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA A Level Sociology (7192) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA A Level Sociology (7192) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 34 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, a subject guide), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Sociology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Sociology at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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