Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699)
Explore social identity, institutions and change through sociological theories, methods and evidence.
2024–2026 examinations
Course structure and assessment routes
- AS: Papers 1 and 2. A Level: all four papers, together or by carrying forward an eligible AS result.
- Paper 4 requires essays from two different areas among Globalisation, Media and Religion.
Main syllabus content
- Socialisation, identity and research methods
- The family
- Education
- Globalisation
- Media
- Religion
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
9699 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
Paper 1
Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Marks
- 60
- Weighting
- 50% AS / 25% A Level
Paper 2
The Family
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Marks
- 60
- Weighting
- 50% AS / 25% A Level
Paper 3
Education
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 50
- Weighting
- 21% A Level
Paper 4
Globalisation, Media and Religion
- Duration
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Marks
- 70
- Weighting
- 29% A Level
Key assessment information
- All papers are externally assessed. Paper 3 has four compulsory questions; Paper 4 has two 35-mark essays. AS grades a–e; A Level A*–E; Cambridge carry-forward rules apply.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 9699 syllabus/specification (PDF). 2024–2026 examinations.
Source PDF pages: 9, 10, 11, 12. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
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