AQA A-Level Sociology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA A-Level Sociology (7192) past papers & mark schemes. Paper 1: Education & Theory. Paper 2: Topics. Paper 3: Crime & Theory. 44 resources.
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June 2023
7 filesA-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – June 2023
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – June 2023
June 2022
6 filesA-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – June 2022
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – June 2022
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – June 2022
A-level Sociology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – June 2022
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – June 2022
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – June 2022
November 2021
5 filesA-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2021
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2021
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – November 2021
A-level Sociology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2021
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – November 2021
November 2020
7 filesA-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 3 Crime and deviance with theory and methods – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Topics in Sociology – November 2020
A-level Sociology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Education with theory and methods – November 2020
Class, Gender, Ethnicity, and the Sociology of Institutions: AQA A-Level Sociology
Exam Paper Structure
Education with Theory and Methods
Topics in Sociology
Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7192 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers (no coursework) |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Total Marks | 240 (80 per paper) |
| Paper 2 Options | Choose 2 from: Families, Beliefs, Global Development, Media, Stratification, Work/Poverty |
| Available Sessions | June 2017 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 44 |
Key Topics in Sociology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Outline | Give a brief, accurate description of a sociological concept, study, or argument |
| Explain | Give sociological reasons for a trend, behaviour, or social phenomenon — theory and evidence expected |
| Using the item | Draw directly on the provided data item — quote statistics or arguments from it and analyse them sociologically |
| Discuss | Present multiple sociological perspectives on an issue, evaluating their relative merits with named studies and concepts |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a sociological argument, theory, or research method |
| Apply | Use a sociological concept or perspective to analyse a described social situation or data |
| Suggest | Propose a sociologically informed explanation for a pattern or social outcome |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 57–67% |
| C | 46–56% |
| D | 36–45% |
| E | 26–35% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across three papers (240 total marks: 80 per paper). Actual boundaries vary by series — check AQA's website.
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