Sociology (9699) Notes: A Level

📘 A Level Sociology (9699) – Complete Notes for Paper 3 & Paper 4 (Excel Format)
Concise, examiner-aligned notes to support Cambridge A Level Sociology students preparing for Paper 3 and Paper 4.
This Excel-based resource covers all A2 option topics, building on the AS foundation and designed for focused, exam-ready preparation:

📂 Paper 3 – Education (or other selected topic)

• Role of education in society

• Educational achievement and inequality

• Theoretical perspectives on education

• Education policies and global comparisons

📂 Paper 4 – Global Development / Media / Religion (topic as per student's selection)

• Key themes such as globalisation, inequality, culture, ideology, and social change

• Application of sociological theories to development/media/religion

• Debates around power, representation, and social transformation

Each topic is broken down by Cambridge Assessment Objectives (AOs):

🔹 AO1: Knowledge – Definitions, thinkers, and theoretical explanations
🔹 AO2: Interpretation – Applying sociological ideas to contemporary global and societal contexts
🔹 AO3: Analysis – Structured argumentation and critical comparisons of theories
🔹 AO4: Evaluation – Exam-level judgement and critique, supporting 20-mark essay development

✅ Developed by a Cambridge Examiner
✅ Ideal for advanced revision, essay planning, and Paper 3/4 exam writing
✅ Supports a variety of A2 options as per Cambridge syllabus structure