A Level Sociology (AQA 601/3994/8)

If you're fascinated by crime, culture, and identity, our A Level in Sociology is perfect for you. This distance learning course offers the same materials and exams as a college course but allows you to study from home at your own pace.

With no deadlines or restrictions, you can fit this course around your lifestyle and work commitments. Updated to meet the latest academic standards, this course ensures you earn up to 56 UCAS points for your university applications.

You'll explore key issues in sociology, including education, crime, deviance, and welfare, using an analytical approach. The course provides comprehensive materials, and you can choose when to take your exams, ensuring you're always prepared.

With dedicated tutor support, you'll have the guidance you need to succeed. Whether you're looking to return to education or enhance your qualifications, this course offers a flexible, high-quality learning experience.

About This Course

If you have a natural interest in crime, cultural and identity, then our A Level in Sociology can equip you with the tools to address these key issues using an analytical approach.

This impressive 2 year distance learning course has been uniquely designed to enable home study learning whilst providing you with the exact same course materials and examinations as its college equivalent.

In fact, you will be able to experience the freedom of being able to choose when, where and how you study, and will still receive a qualification of the highest calibre.

This course has been updated to meet the latest academic qualifications and content, so whilst you may be studying from home, you’ll still be earning UCAS points which can be used in your university applications.

And this is great news if you want to get back into education but are restricted by your current work commitments; as you can easily fit this course around your lifestyle and can study from the comfort of your own home. You’ll even be able to pick when you take your exams, ensuring you are always ready and prepared.

So if you are interested in education, crime, deviance, work and welfare, and want to discover the theory and method behind it; why not add this fascinating qualification to your arsenal?

Qualification Title: A Level Sociology
Qualification Number: 601/3994/8
UCAS Points: Up to 56

Course Units

Topic 1: Education with Theory and Methods

• Education
• Methods in Context
• Theory and Methods

Topic 2 Option 1:

• Culture and Identity
• Families and Households
• Health
• Work, Poverty, and Welfare

Topic 2 Option 2:

• Beliefs in Society
• Global Development
• The Media
• Stratification and Differentiation

Topic 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

• Crime and Deviance
• Theory and Methods

Assessment

To earn this A Level qualification you will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your dedicated tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

You are required to complete two standard written exams:

• Paper 1: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam, 50% of total marks – May/Jun 2025
• Paper 2: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam, 50% of total marks – May/Jun 2025

(all dates are subject to change)

There is a separate fee for the examinations, which are paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book your exams when you are ready (we advise to book well in advance to guarantee your place).

Please note: the dates shown above are the next available exam slots only (exams take place every year).

There is no entry requirement for A Level Sociology.

Assessment

You will first complete the assessments included in your course materials. These will be marked by your tutor and will prepare you for your exam.

Exams

You are required to complete 3 written exams:

• Paper 1: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam, 50% of total marks – 14 May 2024
• Paper 2: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam, 50% of total marks – 21 May 2024

(dates are subject to change)

Exam Fees

There is a separate fee for the exams paid directly to the exam centre at time of booking. We’ll help you book them when you are ready.