9699 Past Paper AS & A LEVEL Sociology Syllabus Documents 2027-2028

The 9699 Past Paper AS & A Level Sociology Syllabus Document 2027–2028 is the official curriculum guide issued by Cambridge International Education for students preparing for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Sociology (9699) examinations in 2027 and 2028. It provides comprehensive guidance for students, teachers, tutors, and schools on course content, assessment objectives, examination requirements, teaching approaches, and progression to higher education.

The syllabus is designed to develop learners’ understanding of sociological theories, concepts, research methods, and contemporary social issues while strengthening critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and evidence-based argument. It prepares students for further study in sociology and related social sciences, as well as for careers that require analytical and research skills.

AS Level Content

The AS Level introduces learners to two core areas:

• Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research
• The Family

Students explore key sociological concepts, theories, social institutions, identity formation, and research methodology while developing the ability to interpret and evaluate sociological evidence.

A Level Content

For the complete A Level qualification, learners continue with specialist topics:

• Education
• Globalisation, Media and Religion

These topics encourage students to investigate major contemporary social issues using a range of sociological perspectives, evidence, and research findings.

Research Methods

Research methods remain an essential part of the qualification. Students study:

• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Questionnaires
• Interviews
• Observations
• Case studies
• Experiments
• Sampling methods
• Reliability and validity
• Ethical considerations
• Interpretation and evaluation of sociological research

Assessment Structure

The qualification is assessed through four externally examined papers:

• Paper 1 – Socialisation, Identity and Methods of Research
• Paper 2 – The Family
• Paper 3 – Education
• Paper 4 – Globalisation, Media and Religion

Features of the 2027–2028 Syllabus

The Version 2 (April 2026) syllabus includes:

• Updated assessment weightings for Papers 3 and 4.
• Clearer presentation of curriculum content and assessment information.
• Continued emphasis on critical analysis, evaluation, and evidence-based sociological writing.
• Existing Cambridge-endorsed textbooks remain suitable for teaching this syllabus.
• No changes to syllabus content, examination format, or assessment objectives compared with the initial 2027–2028 syllabus release.

The syllabus also includes detailed guidance on:

• Curriculum aims
• Learning outcomes
• Assessment objectives
• Command words
• Examination availability
• Administrative information
• Teaching guidance
• Progression to university and employment

For complete examination preparation, students should use the 9699 AS & A Level Sociology Syllabus Document 2027–2028 together with the official Syllabus Update, Question Papers, Mark Schemes, Examiner Reports, Grade Thresholds, Specimen Question Papers, Specimen Mark Schemes, Scheme of Work, Learner Guide, Teacher Guide, and Example Candidate Responses. These official Cambridge resources provide comprehensive guidance on syllabus requirements, assessment standards, and examiner expectations.