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It explains why OxfordAQA International AS/A levels and this sociology course are chosen, highlighting accessible question-paper language for learners whose first language is not English. It outlines subject content themes, the overall assessment structure and objectives, and key administration requirements including entries and codes, grading, resits, prerequisites, and support and resources.","International AS andA-level Sociology  \n(9690) Specification  \n\n| | | |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | |  | |\n\nFor teaching from September 2026 onwards For International AS exams  \nMay/June 2027 onwards For International A-level exams May/June 2028 onwards For teaching and examination outside the United Kingdom  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 4  \n1.1 Why choose OxfordAQA International AS/A levels? 4  \n1.2 Why choose our International AS/A level Sociology? 4  \n1.3 Recognition 4  \n1.4 The Oxford International Programme learner attributes 5  \n1.5 Support and resources to help you teach 6  \n2 Specification at a glance 7  \n2.1 Subject content 7  \n2.2 Assessments 8  \n3 Subject content 10  \n3.1 Families 10  \n3.2 Socialisation and social control 12  \n3.3 Research methods and theory 13  \n3.4 People and development 15  \n3.5 People and the environment 16  \n3.6 People and technology 18  \n4 Scheme of assessment 20  \n4.1 Availability of assessment units and certification 20  \n4.2 Aims and learning outcomes 20  \n4.3 Assessment Objectives 21  \n4.4 Assessment weightings 21  \n5 General administration 22  \n5.1 Entries and codes 22  \n5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 22  \n5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 23  \n5.4 Resits 23  \n5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 24  \n5.6 Access to assessment: equality and inclusion 23  \n[2](2 Visit oxfordaqa.com/9690 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit oxfordaqa.com/9690 for the most up-to-date specification](2 Visit oxfordaqa.com/9690 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration  \n5.7 Working with OxfordAQA for the first time 22  \n5.8 Private candidates 22  \nAre you using the latest version of this specification?  \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at [oxfordaqa.com/9690](oxfordaqa.com/9690)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n[Visit oxfordaqa.com/9690 for the most up-to-date specification](Visit oxfordaqa.com/9690 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3  \n1 Introduction  \n1.1 Why choose OxfordAQA International AS/A levels?  \nOur international qualifications enable schools that follow a British curriculum to benefit from the best education expertise in the United Kingdom (UK) .  \nOur International AS/A levels offer the same rigour and high quality as AS/A levels in the UK and are relevant and appealing to students worldwide. They reflect a deep understanding of the needs of teachers and schools around the globe and are brought to you by Oxford University Press and AQA, the UK’s leading awarding body.  \nProviding valid and reliable assessments, these qualifications are based on over 100 years of experience, academic research and international best practice. They reflect the latest changes to the British system, enabling students to progress to higher education with up-to-date qualifications.  \n[You can find out about OxfordAQA at](You can find out about OxfordAQA at oxfordaqa.com)[ oxfordaqa.com](You can find out about OxfordAQA at oxfordaqa.com)  \n1.2 Why choose our International AS/A level Sociology?  \nWe have worked closely with teachers to develop a relevant, engaging and up-to-date sociology specification to inspire, motivate and challenge all students regardless of their academic ability.  \nParticular care has been taken to make the language used in question papers as accessible as possible and suitable for those students for whom English is not their first language. UK English spellings will be used in examination papers. British idiosyncratic terms however, will be avoided to aid students’ understanding.  \nThis qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to sociology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and learn to understand their own societies and those of other people. 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