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.
- For first teaching from September 2026, with first AS exams from May/June 2027 and first A-level exams from May/June 2028.
- Emphasises the application of sociology to the student’s own experience by encouraging students to use examples from their own society or a society they are familiar with.
- The modular approach to assessment offers flexibility, allowing students multiple opportunities to showcase their strengths.
- Balances the study of the foundations of Sociology with recent developments and to help students grasp the complexities of social life and social change.
Join our live online training session on 28 October 2025 to hear more about our new Sociology qualifications from Lead Developer, Jonathon Blundell.
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International AS and A-level Sociology (9690)
OxfordAQA provides resources and advice you need to teach the International AS and A-level Sociology specification effectively.
- Download the specification.
- View specimen exam papers and mark schemes
- The switching guide will be available before the end of 2025.
- View our training courses to help you deliver OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Sociology.
- From Oxford University Press: fully-matched Student Books and digital teaching resources available ahead of first teaching in 2026 – register your interest to request a digital inspection copy.
First AS exams from May/June 2027, first A-level exams from May/June 2028.
AS Unit 1
• Families
• Research methods
• Written exam
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• 60 marks
• 50% of AS-level
• 20% of A-level
AS Unit 2
• Socialization and social control
• Research methods
• Written exam
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• 60 marks
• 50% of AS-level
• 20% of A-level
A-level Unit 3
• People and development
• Written exam
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 50 marks
• 20% of A-level
A-level Unit 4
• People and the environment
• Written exam
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 50 marks
• 20% of A-level
A-level Unit 5
• People and technologies
• Written exam
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 50 marks
• 20% of A-level
Take a look at:
- Example specimen exam paper and mark scheme for Paper 1.
- The OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Sociology switching guide will be available soon.
- See also OxfordAQA International GCSE Sociology.
You must be an approved OxfordAQA centre to enter students for our exams. Make sure you become an OxfordAQA centre before you start teaching a course.
