Level
A Level
Qualification
Cambridge AS and A Level Sociology syllabus 9669
Exam board
Cambridge
Hours of study
Approximately 500 hours of study time (plus additional time for completing assignments)
About the course
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Our A Level Sociology online homeschooling course will enable you to explore human society and culture, examining the social and cultural habits, behaviours and attitudes that shape our everyday lives. Through this course, students will:
- Explore key elements of the human existence including identity, culture, gender, ethnicity, social class, childhood and the role of the family.
- Better understand today’s social, cultural and political issues.
- Gain a strong foundation for a rewarding career path or future study in social work, political, law, teaching, media, marketing and more.
Our experienced University and Careers Advisor can provide support with choosing the right A Level courses for your ambitions, as well as all aspects of applying to university including UCAS references, interview preparation and more.
Additional information
Study method: A self-directed mix of online and offline learning with structured multimedia content. You will be supported throughout your studies with expert Tutor feedback as well as guidance from a dedicated 1:1 Student Progress Manager.
Please note this course can also be taken as a standalone AS Level qualification.
Course content
Key topics
- Socialisation and culture
- Crime and deviance
- Family and relationships
- Education
- Social change and movements
- Inequalities and social hierarchies
Take a look at our A Level Sociology homeschooling course to see what your child will be studying, with these exclusive previews on our student learning platform. These will give you an insight into our approach to this subject, the different topics it covers and the types of activities and exercises your child will be doing once they get started.
Assessments & exams
Exams
This course will assess your understanding across several papers:
AS Level
Paper 1: This paper covers Socialisation, Identity and Methods and lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes, accounting for 50% of the AS grade or 25% of the overall A Level grade.
Paper 2: This paper covers Family and lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes, accounting for 50% of the AS grade or 25% of the overall A Level grade.
A Level
Paper 3: This paper covers Education and lasts for 1 hour 15 minutes, accounting for 20% of the overall A Level grade.
Paper 4: This paper covers Globalisation, Media and Religion and lasts for 1 hour 45 minutes, accounting for 30% of the overall A Level grade.
Mock exams
All of our A Level courses include a number of past exam papers in the final module to support students’ learning. This includes the most recent paper, which can be taken as a mock exam and submitted to the course Tutor for feedback for an additional fee.
87% pass rate
In 2024, our A Level students achieved a pass rate of 87% at A*-C grade, with 59% achieving grades A*-C across all their courses.
Exam centres
You can take your A Level exams at Cambridge exam centres in over 150 countries. We can provide details of the closest exam centre for your family.
Meet the tutors
A Level Sociology Tutors
Geraldine Morrison, BSc, PGCE, M.Ed
Tutors
Subjects
- History
- Sociology
Teaching Levels
- Lower Secondary
- A Level
Geraldine Morrison, BSc, PGCE, M.Ed
Tutors
I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher with 12 years teaching experience. I have taught both in the UK and internationally. At present, I teach history and sociology in an all ability college in Northern Ireland, having previously spent time teaching in Saudi Arabia and India. I enjoy creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment whereby all students can reach their full potential.
I have always had a passion for the social and historical world, recognising the importance of understanding our past and present to shape the future. With a love of critically analysing the social world, I completed a BSc Honours degree in Sociology, at Ulster University, before a completing a PGCE in Sociology with History at Queen’s University, Belfast. Having begun my teaching career in Belfast, I then embarked on a culturally enriching experience by teaching in Saudi Arabia and India. During my time spent in Asia, I taught a diverse range of students, developing my experience of teaching students with English as an additional language. I got to travel to some amazing places and came home culturally richer, with a life time of memories and new experiences.
In 2015, after four years teaching, I returned to full-time education to complete a Masters in Education at Queen’s University, Belfast. An extremely enriching professional journey, it allowed me to reflect on, and develop, my teaching practice by undertaking modules in areas such as Special Educational Needs and Developing Thinking Skills.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy pursuing hobbies and spending time with family and friends. With a lifelong passion for music and drama, I am part of a musical society where I enjoy participating in concerts and an annual musical production. I also like to stay active by going on hill walks and spending time in nature.
Ingrid Lilley, BA, PGCE, RGN
Tutors
Subjects
- Sociology
Teaching Levels
- A Level
Ingrid Lilley, BA, PGCE, RGN
Tutors
My teaching background is within Sociology, Psychology, Applied Science and Early Years. Since achieving my BA (Hons) degree and PGCE, I have obtained extensive experience of teaching, assessing, monitoring and tutoring learners in a variety of settings. Prior to this, I had a diverse nursing career, mainly working within a surgical speciality.
Having worked for over 12 years as a senior examiner in health and social care, childhood education and psychology, GCSE and A Level awards, I have a unique insight into preparing students for final examinations. Employment as a moderator for the A Level Applied Science and medical based units has enabled me to use my nursing expertise and knowledge to help students prepare for success in their final assessments. I currently also write and edit examination papers for a leading exam board.
The use of empathy is embraced within my teaching, and my ethos is based on partnership and mutual respect. I have a calm, nurturing approach. I pay attention to detail, and I work well to deadlines.
I am sensitive to the needs of all levels of students, using positive reinforcement as a tool to promote good relationships and raise aspirations with a ‘can do’ approach.
Sociology is a fascinating subject and will change the way you view the world around you. This understanding is invaluable in any 21st century working environment as it raises awareness of power relationships, and provides a foundation as to how we view our place within global society today. Have you ever wondered how we developed into today’s society? Have you thought about how the way you see yourself determines the way that other people identify you? A Level Sociology will help you to make sense of the society we live in and understand the cultural and identity issues which affect us all.
I am looking forward to sharing this knowledge and joining you on your learning journey. When not teaching, my hobbies include designing and creating patchwork quilts for children, gardening with sub-tropical plants, reading about and practicing the metaphysics of positive thinking.
Kay Atkinson, BA, MA, PGCSE, QTS
Tutors
Subjects
- Economics
- Sociology
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Kay Atkinson, BA, MA, PGCSE, QTS
Tutors
I find all Social Sciences fascinating as they give me a great understanding of the world. I studied Latin American Studies, a multi-disciplinary degree that included major components in sociology and Economics. These components helped me progress on the theories learned at A Level and discover how they relate to developing countries. I then began teaching these subjects at A level following my PGCE and taught for 23 years in both 11-18 schools and Sixth Form Colleges around Hampshire and Yorkshire. In 2017 I also completed a part-time MA in Research at Leeds University.
For the last six years, I have concentrated on teaching and tutoring one-to-one, building on my twenty years of experience as an examiner and assessor for AQA, OCR and CIE exam boards. I enjoy helping my students love these fascinating subjects. Alongside this role, I am a tour guide for Food Tours in Yorkshire, taking small groups to local independent restaurants and bars to taste delicious food and wine and meeting many interesting people visiting the area.
I live in Harrogate with my partner and two cats and have two daughters who have now left home. I love the Spanish language and culture and have previously lived in Spain and Mexico. I am always trying to improve my use of the language, and I am currently also trying to improve my French. I have always loved travelling, and my recent trips have taken me to Sri Lanka and the Baltic countries.
Regarding my teaching, I hope my enthusiasm for my subjects, kindness, patience and clear feedback on students’ assignments help all students achieve their aims.
Louise Rodgers, BA, PGCE, QTS
Tutors
Subjects
- Psychology
- Sociology
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Louise Rodgers, BA, PGCE, QTS
Tutors
I think I’ve always been interested in Psychology and Sociology. I could read and write when I was three years old and set about learning as much as I could about the world around me and all the different people in it. I realised that we are all different, even when our lives appear similar, and I wanted to understand why that was.
My degree in Psychology and Sociology at Leeds University was the beginning of my fascination with the science of mind and behaviour. After that, the logical next step was to share my love for the subject as a teacher.
I began in 1992 with five students at a large inner-city comprehensive school and developed the course until almost half of the students in my Sixth Form took A Level Psychology. Until a few years ago, my life was centred on teaching and learning – I supported students in being the best they could be, overcoming barriers to reach their potential, as well as teachers to become effective in the classroom. I believe what Carl Rogers said, “that a person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another’s learning” and that is what I have always done my best to do.
When I reached 50, I decided to take the Gap Year so many of my students had experienced. I did all the usual things, travelling around Namibia, volunteering and then managing a local charity shop and indulging my love of live music. I missed teaching though, and decided to become a Tutor to keep sharing my passion for Psychology and Sociology. I combine this with my role as a Food Tour guide in Harrogate and York, taking small groups to local independent restaurants and bars to taste international and vegan food and wine. The rest of my time is spent with my beloved bull terrier, Bootsie, enjoying the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire where I live.
Shona Tosh, BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Tutors
Subjects
- Business Studies
- Sociology
Teaching Levels
- GCSE Level
- A Level
Shona Tosh, BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS
Tutors
Welcome to Wolsey Hall Oxford! I love learning and am excited to facilitate your learning journey. I have lots of experience teaching both Business Studies and Sociology. I began teaching these subjects at GCSE and A level in 2005 and continue to work part-time in a local secondary school. For seven years, I was Subject Leader for Sociology, and I have been an examiner for Cambridge International since 2015, so I am extremely familiar with the Cambridge International syllabuses.
I consider myself to be a life-long learner. Since completing my BA (Hons) and PGCE, I have undertaken several postgraduate courses and am working towards completing a Masters. Completing a Masters has enabled me to combine knowledge of Business and Sociology, for example, taking the sociological perspective of postmodernism and using this perspective to explore organisational leadership styles.
Before becoming a teacher, I spent five years working in banking and life assurance which inspired me to begin studying Business Management at university. In addition, my husband and I are directors of a limited company, so I have practical experience of the setting up and running of a business as well as the theoretical underpinnings learnt in my undergraduate degree.
I am passionate about raising awareness of the many inequalities present within society. I have three sons (including two teenagers) and have greatly enjoyed introducing them to feminist theories!
When not teaching, tutoring, studying or parenting, I enjoy swimming as much as possible (although in an indoor swimming pool – I am not brave enough for sea swimming in the cold Irish Sea that surrounds where I live!)
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Flexible, comprehensive and supportive
I used Wolsey Hall Oxford to sit an A level in support of a career change. I had a really superb experience with the college. The online portal is easy to use. Teaching and learning materials are well curated to deliver the content. Tutors feedback is constructive, on point and quickly provided. These factors all help to ensure readiness for the exams themselves as well as development of a strong knowledge of the subject content. The administrative team were efficient and helpful. Overall and excellent experience and I would strongly recommend to anyone who can’t attend regular schooling in person or perhaps who wants to study an additional qualification alongside studies in school.
Clare W, January 10
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Wolsey Hall Oxford came recommended from friends and colleagues when looking for Cambridge homeschooling family option for our 16 year old daughter in Zambia. We were not disappointed with the recommendations and the outcome of homeschooling in her selected A level subjects - Business Studies, English Language, Economics and History. The experience of the teachers and support network at Wolsey resulted in our daughter being accepted in a UK Russel Group University. Thank you Wolsey Hall Oxford team and Erica in particular, as you made it easier for us as parents throughout the homeschooling process which was new for us! Recommended by our family!
Alan Clayton, September 17
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Thank you Wolsey Hall Oxford
I'm Tejjas, an A Level student who sat the 2024 May/June A Level exams. My experience with Wolsey Hall Oxford was wonderful and I'm so happy that I decided to enrol. Courses were well organised on Canvas and flowed logically. The materials linked were useful and helped to provide a broader range of perspectives and approaches to problems or concepts. I would also recommend that other students look for materials beyond what is provided on Canvas to further their understanding if they so wish. Tutors were friendly and helpful when asked questions, and would usually respond within 48 hours. Thank you Mr Bahia, Mr Wardle, and Mrs Carpinato. Assignments were also good and feedback was useful. What was particularly good was that I felt that assignments were graded as they would be in the exams, meaning very strictly. This encouraged me to learn proper exam technique and not gloss over details that may otherwise seem trivial. This is especially helpful for essay subjects where students may mark themselves too leniently since the Cambridge-provided mark-schemes have some ambiguity. My SPM, Ms Helena Cantone, was also supportive and understanding when I missed deadlines occasionally due to personal matters. She would check in monthly to ask how I was doing and offer help, which helped to keep me motivated. I'm also very thankful to the university counsellor, Ms Sarah Wilson, for her advice and support with my UCAS application. With her referral letter and general advice on my application, I secured 5/5 offers from universities including the LSE, Warwick, and KCL. I achieved A*A*A* and hence converted my LSE offer. Overall, these 2 years with Wolsey Hall Oxford have been incredible thanks to the wonderful people involved, and I will look back on them with great fondness. Tejjas
Tejjas Kumar, August 16
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Wolsey is a highly professional institution that has clearly been operating for decades. The support, when needed, is always good. The course design and content is excellent, and makes the various subjects interesting. The tutor support is very helpful. We also appreciated the University Advice section of the school
Nicky van Hille, June 29
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Great experience throughout my school years
I have been with Wolsey since I started KS3, and I'm now going to start my final year of A levels. All throughout my time, the tutors have been fantastic and the feedback I got from them on my assignments have been good, as well as communication if I needed any additional help. For my AS level sociology, my assignment marks went from 68/100 to 90/100. Overall, probably one of the best online schooling options
Audrey M. Purinton, June 27
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Our daughter has been with Wolsey Hall for 4 years now and is on her path to begin her A-levels. We have had a wonderful experience from day one, and our current SPM, Kristina Brown, has been a superstar all the way. All questions, queries, and requests are attended to promptly and with extended guidance the whole time which is invaluable. We look forward to our next chapter with Wolsey Hall both our daughter and we as parents, are very happy with Wolsey Hall and highly recommend it to all parents looking for a top homeschooling choice.
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Wolsey Hall staff and teachers were always very helpful. I did not have to wait for assessment of my assignments for any length of time. The comments of the tutors helped to improve my presentation, especially in Mathematics. The encouraging and kind comments of all the tutors kept my morale high. When I had no option near my home to pursue A levels, Wolsey Hall was the best choice. Especially suited my independent style of working. Many Thanks to Wolsey Hall.
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Wolsey Hall is an absolutely fantastic choice for anyone wanting to homeschool themselves. You will have access to a staggering amount of interesting and useful course material, constant support and helpful feedback on all your assignments. I finished both my IGCSEs and my A Levels with Wolsey Hall, and did very well in both. I strongly recommend giving this school a chance!
Kaden Wolfson, January 17, 2024
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My teachers and student manager were supportive throughout my 2 years with Wolsey. They were very good at prepping us for the exams and gave really specific and helpful feedback to my assignments.
Avantika D, August 23, 2023
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A great homeschooling approach
This is the best homeschooling program to support student undertaking a UK based curriculum. The platform works very well, supported by excellent tutors and a dedicated student progress manager. I recommend it for anyone looking to take IGCSE or A level qualification.
Sammy Likhali, June 27, 2023
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I have just finished two a-levels…
I have just finished two a-levels courses and I’m very satisfied with the experience Wolsey Hall provided. Always helpful and tutors always responsive with plenty of notice if they aren’t able to get back to you. All the resources and websites proved very useful and I thought the organisation of it was immaculate. Feedback was always helpful and always gave you room to improve so you can aim for very good grades.
Kim, November 29, 2022
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We were looking for an alternative online school for A Levels
We were looking for an alternative online school for A Levels. We found Wolsey Hall online, watched a few videos and filled in the information request form. Tina replied with a kind and informative email which she immediately followed up with a video call. Tina has gone above and beyond all of our expectations to help and has really made us feel like the school cares. The whole experience has left us as a family feeling confident that we have made the right choice and looking forward to getting started.
Spain Family, September 30, 2021
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Cambridge A level Psychology…
Our daughter took A level Psychology over 2 years because this option was not available through her school. Although much of distance learning is down to a student's self-discipline, having the right framework, tutor support and feedback strengthens the process. I believe that Wolsey Hall provided this, which is why the final grade result was so encouraging. I can highly recommend Wolsey Hall if you are looking for an online Cambridge option.
Parent, September 29, 2021
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No regrets at all.... Wolsey Hall are excellent.
A work move to Tokyo meant we had to make some tough decisions on A Level education for our son. Shopping around it was clear there was a plethora of distance learning providers, but Wolsey Hall seemed to stand out. We plumped for them, based upon their references and we were not disappointed; in fact we were delighted. Our son enrolled for three A Levels and it was clear from day one that Wolsey Hall were attentive, rigorous, disciplined and a delight for him to deal with. Feedback from the coursework was fast, comprehensive and very personalised, his tutors always accessible and delight to deal with, providing excellent exam preparation. The administration of the books, coursework, lesson plans and other issues was spot-on. Wolsey Hall has our strongest recommendation and they have our fulsome praise and thanks for their efforts; he passed all three with great grading and will start University this year. My Son wears his Wolsey Hall sweatshirt with pride, they are very much his Alma Mater. Delighted!
Paul, May 12, 2020
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Wolsey Hall is an excellent school for…
Wolsey Hall is an excellent school for young adults to excel in their studies. Using the homeschooling system allows adolescents to develop a sense of orderliness, perseverance, patience and importance of achievement. The way the system works is very clear, efficient and straightforward with many resources provided. Tutors are very helpful, always giving inspiring compliments as well as advising on how to improve and where to focus attention. Wolsey Hall gave our daughter a unique opportunity to study AS and A levels while living in France. We are very grateful for the invaluable help we received from all the team. The synergy of hard work and support produced exceptionally great results: our daughter was accepted to one of the best universities.
parent, October 14, 2019
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Exceptional Experience
My daughter is an American student studying with Wolsey Hall. I knew very little about the Cambridge curriculum when my daughter began her IGCSE studies, but Wolsey Hall has made every effort to help both of us along the way. Their tutors are excellent, the materials they offer are thorough and I cannot say enough good things about their support staff. My daughter achieved very high marks on her IGCSE exams and is now studying A levels with Wolsey Hall. I highly recommend them for anyone wanting an exceptional learning experience.
Elaine, September 25, 2019
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Excellent
I would recommend Wolsey Hall Oxford to anyone considering homeschooling. Each course has plenty of resources on canvas and the course books are very informative. Any questions or help that we needed (preparing and arranging exams etc) have always been dealt with by the friendly tutors and student progress manager. My daughter achieved excellent IGCSE results and is now taking an A-level course.
D Hogan, September 18, 2019
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