as/a level sociology first teaching from september 2015 accredited by ofqual
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AS/A level Sociology
First teaching from September 2015
Accredited by Ofqual
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INTRODUCING EDUQAS
• In light of the diverging qualifications between England and Wales,
WJEC has developed a new brand: Eduqas.
• Eduqas will be the brand that provides schools with WJEC’s newly
reformed Ofqual regulated GCSEs, AS and A levels.
• Eduqas enables teachers to clearly distinguish between legacy
qualifications in Wales and reformed qualifications in England.
• Eduqas qualifications will primarily be available in England but also
in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands at any
schools offering Ofqual regulated qualifications.
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KEY FEATURES
In developing these specifications, we have been mindful to include the follow features: • Opportunities for flexible teaching approaches;
• Questions designed to enable candidates to demonstrate higher order skills such as knowledge and application;
• Straightforward wording of questions;
• Accessibility of materials;
• Opportunities for breadth of study and subject specific learning and knowledge;
• High-quality examination and resource materials.
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TRANSITION TO THE NEW SPECIFICATIONS
• First teaching September 2015
• AS award Summer 2016
• First qualification A level award Summer 2017
• Last award of current specification Summer 2016
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KEY CHANGESQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AS Sociology will:
• Have linear assessments at the end of one year;
• Comprise of two components which will be “stand alone” and
decoupled from the A level;
• Be co- teachable;
• Now have three assessment objectives;
• Contain more explicit reference to research methods in the
assessment objectives.
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KEY CHANGESQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A level Sociology will:
• Have linear assessments at the end of two years;
• Comprise of three components;
• Now have three assessment objectives;
• Contain more explicit reference to research methods in the
assessment objectives.
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KEY CHANGESQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AS and A level Sociology will:
• Now have a discrete component on research methods;
• Offer new opportunities for learners to choose options.
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AS SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT
Component 1: Socialisation and CultureWritten examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 70% of qualification 120 marks
Focuses on the themes of socialisation, culture and identity and social differentiation, power and stratification.
Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry Written examination: 1 hour 15 minutes30% of qualification 50 marks
Focuses on methods of sociological enquiry which includes application of knowledge and understanding of research methods to a specific scenario.
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A LEVEL SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENTComponent 1: Socialisation and Culture Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of qualification 120 marks
Requires learners to study concepts and processes through the themes of socialisation, culture and identity.
Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes 20% of qualification 60 marks
Focuses on methods of sociological enquiry. Learners will be also be required to design, justify and evaluate a piece of sociological research.
Component 3: Power and Stratification Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes40% of qualification 120 marks
Focuses on study of theories and explanations through the themes of social differentiation, power and stratification.
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Learners must:
AO1Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:• Sociological theories, concepts and evidence• Sociological research methods
AO2Apply sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods to a range of issues
AO3Analyse and evaluate sociological theories, concepts, evidence and research methods in order to:• Present arguments• Make judgements• Draw conclusions
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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
AO1 AO2 AO3
Comp 1 18% 14% 8%
Comp 2 9% 7% 4%
Comp 3 18% 14% 8%
Overall weighting
Required weighting
45%
35 - 45%
35%
30 - 40%
20%
20 - 30%
AO1 AO2 AO3
Comp 1 35% 21% 14%
Comp 2 15% 9% 6%
Overall weighting
Required weighting
50%
40 - 50%
30%
30 - 35%
20%
20 - 25%
A level AS
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SUBJECT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS
AS Socialisation & Identity
A levelSocialisation & Identity
Section A
Socialisation, culture & identity
Section A
Key concepts & processes of cultural transmission, socialisation & acquisition of identity
Section B
Families & households or Youth Cultures
Section B
Families & households or Youth Cultures
Section C
Education Or Media Or Religion
Section C
Education Or Media Or Religion
COMPONENT 1
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COMPONENT 2
AS Methods of Sociological Enquiry
A levelMethods of Sociological Enquiry
Learners will be required to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of methods and sources of data;
• Demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of research methods to a specific scenario;
• Use examples from contemporary sociological research to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant sociological concepts and key methodological issues.
Learners will be required to:
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of methods and sources of data;
• Demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of research methods;
• Demonstrate their ability to design, analyse and evaluate their own research design;
• Use examples from contemporary sociological research to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant sociological concepts and key methodological issues.
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RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Direct and instant access to a Subject Officer throughout the year.
resources.eduqas.co.ukFree digital resources to support the teaching and learning of a broad range of subjects
www.wjecservices.co.uk WJEC’s secure website has a wealth of resources. You can find CPD material, including PowerPoint presentations on the finer detail of the specifications, exemplar material and past papers and mark schemes.
wjec.co.uk/shop A vast range of educational resources, specifications, past papers and mark schemes to support the teaching and learning of subjects offered by WJEC
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Any Questions?If you have any questions, please contact our Sociology subject specialists:
Joanna LewisSubject Officer029 2026 [email protected]
Hannah GriffithsSubject Support Officer029 2026 [email protected]
www.eduqas.co.uk
@eduqas