Introducing OCR's NEW A Level in Sociology for expected first teach September 2025*
We're currently working with the regulator to have our exciting new specification accredited and ready for an anticipated first teach from September 2025*. We will also be updating our AS Level specification.
You can view our DRAFT specs and comprehensive support package below. You can also sign up for our email updates to stay informed about the developments.
What's new...
✅ We'll cover the topics we know your students love, as well as adding some exciting new content that is unique to A Level Sociology qualifications.
✅ We’ve simplified the assessment and reduced the content, allowing students to showcase their knowledge and understanding.
✅ With our comprehensive support package, we've ensured that the qualification is accessible to all and you can feel confident in teaching it.
Want to learn more? Book your place at one of our upcoming FREE online showcase events, designed to provide an overview of the new qualification.
Our refreshed A Level has inclusivity and accessibility at its heart
Read our blog, where Subject Advisor Tom Genillard explains the key areas of our new A Level specification, including the changes in assessment models and an overview of our contemporary topics.