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OxfordAQA A Level Sociology
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Sociology (9690). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 9690
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- OxfordAQA
- Qualification
- A Level
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Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Sociology (9690), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA A Level Sociology (9690) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1
Unit 1 – Introducing Sociology
Covers Families, marriage and kinship, Perspectives on families and the relationship between families and society, Social change and changing families, Gender, age and the experience of family life, Research methods and theory (Section B – Research methods)
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- AS topic 2
Unit 2 – Exploring Sociology
Covers Individuals and society, Socialisation, Social identities and social change, Social control, Deviance, harm and crime, Research methods and theory (Section B – Research methods and theory)
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A Level
Topics 3–5. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 3
Unit 3 – People and Development
Covers The Great Divergence, What is meant by globalisation?, Who is involved in globalisation?, Demographic changes - migration and diasporas, Obstacles to progress
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- A Level topic 4
Unit 4 – People and the Environment
Covers The built human environment, Human impacts on environment, People and animals
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- A Level topic 5
Unit 5 – People and Technology
Covers Pre-and non-digital technologies, 'Traditional' media, The internet and social and new media, Digital technologies, Artificial intelligence and cyborgs
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Covering more than one topic
Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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No study guide for this course yet.
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No revision notes for this course yet.
Practice questions
Source: OxfordAQA — official specification PDF (International AS/A level Sociology 9690, Version 1.1) — Version 1.1. Verified 2026-10-04. 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
- OxfordAQA A Level Sociology
- Spec code
- 9690
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Naqiya Yousaf
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 16 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9690 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.
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The qualification
OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Sociology (9690)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
A relevant, engaging specification with culturally relevant, contemporary topics – designed for international students to develop their critical thinking skills and prepare them for university study.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
AS units cover families and socialisation/social control alongside research methods; A2 adds people and development, people and the environment, and people and technology (Units 3-5, per the specification PDF Version 1.0). This is a newly launched specification: first teaching September 2026, first AS exams May/June 2027, first A-level exams May/June 2028.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Modular qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Unit 1: AS Unit 1 – Families; Research Methods | 1h 45m | 60 | 20% | Written exam |
| AS Unit 2: AS Unit 2 – Socialisation and Social Control; Research Methods | 1h 45m | 60 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Unit 3: A-level Unit 3 – People and Development | 1h 30m | 50 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Unit 4: A-level Unit 4 – People and the Environment | 1h 30m | 50 | 20% | Written exam |
| A-level Unit 5: A-level Unit 5 – People and Technology | 1h 30m | 50 | 20% | Written exam |
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section of a brand-new specification (page titled "NEW: International AS and A-level Sociology (9690)"), stating "For first teaching from September 2026, with first AS exams from May/June 2027 and first A-level exams from May/June 2028." Five equally weighted units (20% of A-level each). First teaching began in September 2026 and there is no earlier OxfordAQA A-level Sociology specification, so this is the current specification for this combination; no exam has been sat on it yet. The first assessment is the first International AS exam series (May/June 2027); the first International A-level exams are in May/June 2028. The specification (Version 1.0) cover confirms both: "For teaching from September 2026 onwards", "For International AS exams May/June 2027 onwards", "For International A-level exams May/June 2028 onwards".
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA Sociology (9690) assessed?
OxfordAQA Sociology (9690) is assessed through: AS Unit 1 (AS Unit 1 – Families; Research Methods) — 1h 45m, 60 marks, 20% of the qualification; AS Unit 2 (AS Unit 2 – Socialisation and Social Control; Research Methods) — 1h 45m, 60 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Unit 3 (A-level Unit 3 – People and Development) — 1h 30m, 50 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Unit 4 (A-level Unit 4 – People and the Environment) — 1h 30m, 50 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Unit 5 (A-level Unit 5 – People and Technology) — 1h 30m, 50 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA A Level Sociology (9690) cover?
5 topics in the current syllabus: Unit 1 – Introducing Sociology; Unit 2 – Exploring Sociology; Unit 3 – People and Development; Unit 4 – People and the Environment; Unit 5 – People and Technology. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA A Level Sociology (9690)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA A Level Sociology (9690) 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 OxfordAQA A Level Sociology (9690) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 16 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Sociology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Sociology at other qualifications
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