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This A Level Sociology AQA Examinations Overview provides students and teachers with a clear, structured understanding of how the AQA Sociology course is assessed and what is required for exam success. Covering all three exam papers, this overview breaks down the format, question types, assessment objectives and effective strategies for revision and response.
Paper 1: Education with Methods in Context (7192/1)
Topics: Education, sociological research methods, and applying methods to education.
Structure: Short answer questions, a 10-mark methods question, and extended essay questions.
Key Skills: Application of methods to education, theoretical analysis, structured essay writing.

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (7192/2)
Topics: Families and Households; Media or Work, Poverty and Welfare (depending on chosen options).
Structure: Two sections (one per topic), each with a 10-mark and 20-mark essay question.
Key Skills: Depth of content knowledge, theory-application, and evaluative argumentation.

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods (7192/3)
Topics: Crime and Deviance, sociological theory, and research methods (including debates like objectivity, value freedom, and science).
Structure: Short answer, 10-mark theory/methods questions, and extended 30-mark essay questions.
Key Skills: Synoptic thinking, critical analysis, and evaluation across theory, methods, and real-world applications.
The exam-focused bundle includes:
Exam technique guides for 10-, 20-, and 30-mark responses.
Practice papers and topic-specific questions to support revision
Skills-based activities on command words, paragraph building, and evaluation structures.

This overview and resource set ensures students are fully equipped to approach each paper with confidence, apply sociological knowledge effectively, and meet the demands of each assessment objective. Ideal for exam preparation, intervention, or final revision- I have utilised my skills as an examiner to support student development!