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Cambridge A Level Sociology

Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2024–2026. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9699
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

18 free resources, 4 of 4 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge A Level Sociology (9699) only.

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AS Level

Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

  1. AS topic 1 3 resources

    Paper 1 – Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research

    Covers The process of learning and socialisation, Social control, conformity and resistance, Social identity and change, Types of data, methods and research design, Approaches to sociological research, Research issues

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. AS topic 2 3 resources

    Paper 2 – The Family

    Covers Perspectives on the role of the family, Diversity and social change, Gender equality and experiences of family life, Age and family life

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

A Level

Topics 3–4. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A Level topic 3 9 resources

    Paper 3 – Education

    Covers Theories about the role of education, Education and social mobility, Influences on the curriculum, Intelligence and educational attainment, Social class and educational attainment, Ethnicity and educational attainment, Gender and educational attainment

    Study guides 3

    Revision notes 3

    Practice questions 3

  2. A Level topic 4 3 resources

    Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion

    Covers Perspectives on globalisation, Globalisation and identity, Globalisation, power and politics, Globalisation, poverty and inequalities, Globalisation and migration, Globalisation and crime, Traditional media and the new media, Theories of the media and influences on media content, The impact of the new media, Media representations of class, gender, ethnicity, and age groups, Different models of media effects, The impact of the media on behaviour, Religion and society, Religion and social order, Religion as a source of social change, The secularisation debate, Gender, feminism and religion, Religion and post-modernity

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2024-2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. 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
Cambridge A Level Sociology
Spec code
9699
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Naqiya Yousaf
Are resources available?
Yes — 18 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus for 2024–2026
Topic checklist
Printable 9699 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology encourages learners to develop a lively interest in society, and an ability to question critically what is often taken for granted.

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.

AS content is assessed via Paper 1 'Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research' and Paper 2 'The Family'. A Level adds Paper 3 'Education' and Paper 4 'Globalisation, Media and Religion' (3 sections — Globalisation, Media, Religion — candidates answer on 2 of the 3).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Staged qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge Sociology 9699
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research 1h 30m 60 25% Written exam
Paper 2: The Family 1h 30m 60 25% Written exam
Paper 3: Education 1h 15m 50 21% Written exam
Paper 4: Globalisation, Media and Religion 1h 45m 70 29% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF's "Assessment overview" (Syllabus overview): Paper 1 Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research (1h30/60 marks, 50% of AS / 25% of A Level) and Paper 2 The Family (1h30/60 marks, 50% of AS / 25% of A Level) form the AS Level; Paper 3 Education (1h15/50 marks, 21% of A Level only) and Paper 4 Globalisation, Media and Religion (1h45/70 marks, 29% of A Level only) complete the full A Level. Weighting figures recorded here are the "% of A Level" figures (25+25+21+29=100, an intentionally uneven split, not a typo – the syllabus's own "Changes to this syllabus" section documents that Paper 3 moved from 20% to 21% and Paper 4 from 30% to 29% in the current Version 3, published April 2026, whose overview table shows 21%/29%); the AS-only route uses the separate 50%/50% figures instead, not modeled as a distinct record. All four papers externally assessed. This is the 2024-2026 syllabus edition (June/November series, also March in India); Its final examination year is 2026.

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge Sociology (9699) assessed?

Cambridge Sociology (9699) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 2 (The Family) — 1h 30m, 60 marks, 25% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Education) — 1h 15m, 50 marks, 21% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Globalisation, Media and Religion) — 1h 45m, 70 marks, 29% of the qualification. It is a staged qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does Cambridge A Level Sociology (9699) cover?

4 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research; Paper 2 – The Family; Paper 3 – Education; Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Cambridge A Level Sociology (9699)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge A Level Sociology (9699) 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 Cambridge A Level Sociology (9699) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 18 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Sociology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

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