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Free Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology 9699 revision notes, model answers, AI-marked practice and past papers — mapped to the full syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699) develops students' understanding of the diversity and complexity of human societies. Learners study socialisation, identity and research methods, the family, education, and (at A Level) globalisation, media and religion. The course builds knowledge of sociological theories, methods and research findings, alongside skills in evaluation, comparison and the interpretation of data, with inequality as a key theme. Assessment is by four externally examined written papers with no coursework.
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Socialisation, identity & methods of research (AS) | 60 marks | 1h 30 | Four questions inc. one essay (26 marks) |
| Paper 2 The Family (AS) | 60 marks | 1h 30 | Four questions inc. one essay (26 marks) |
| Paper 3 Education (A Level) | 50 marks | 1h 15 | Four compulsory questions inc. essay (26 marks) |
| Paper 4 Globalisation, Media and Religion (A Level) | 70 marks | 1h 45 | Two essay questions (35 marks each) |
AS Level = Papers 1 & 2 only (grades a–e). Full A Level = all four papers (grades A*–E). 100% external, no coursework.
Source: Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology 9699 syllabus
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