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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level Sociology Paper 1 predicted-practice paper modelled on 7192/1,80 marks over 120 minutes. Predicted focus topics: education, methods in context, theory and methods, social class, policy and inequality. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.
- Qualification
- A-Level Sociology
- Exam board model
- AQA
- Paper code
- 7192/1
- Total marks
- 80 marks
- Time allowed
- 120 minutes
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Is AQA A-Level Sociology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1 an official exam paper?
No. It is an original StudyVector predicted-practice paper for revision. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed, and students should still revise the full specification.
How many marks and questions are in this predicted paper?
This paper has 80 marks across 6 questions and is designed for a 120-minute practice session.
What are the A-Level Sociology Paper 1 predictions for 2026?
StudyVector's 2026 A-Level Sociology Paper 1 predicted paper focuses on education, methods in context, theory and methods, social class, policy and inequality. This is an independent, AQA-style predicted-practice paper modelled on the published specification — it is not a leaked paper and is not official.
Which topics are likely to come up in A-Level Sociology Paper 1 2026?
Based on the AQA-style structure and recent paper patterns, StudyVector's prediction prioritises: education; methods in context; theory and methods; social class; policy and inequality. Students should still revise the full specification because exam boards rotate topics.
What is the A-Level Sociology Paper 1 format (7192/1)?
A-Level Sociology Paper 1 (7192/1) is 80 marks over 120 minutes. 7192/1 model: 80 marks, 120 minutes.
Predicted paper
AQA A-Level Sociology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
A-Level Sociology · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: 7192/1
7192/1 model: 80 marks, 120 minutes.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.
AI-generated practice paper. Not an official AQA-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.
75
0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- education
- methods in context
- theory and methods
- social class
- policy and inequality
Preview mode
0/6 questions attempted · score 0/80 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Education - short answer and extended writing. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)
A-Level Sociology Education question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 4 marks)
Question SECTION-A2 (6 marks)
A-Level Sociology Education policy, class, gender and ethnicity question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 6 marks)
Question SECTION-A3 (10 marks)
A-Level Sociology Methods in Context question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 10 marks)
Question SECTION-A4 (30 marks)
A-Level Sociology Theory and Methods question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 30 marks)
Section B
Methods in Context - extended writing. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (20 marks)
A-Level Sociology Education question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 20 marks)
Section C
Theory and Methods - extended writing. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-C1 (10 marks)
A-Level Sociology Education policy, class, gender and ethnicity question. Use the source, data, extract or case-study context provided. Explain the key issue, apply relevant knowledge and develop a judgement that answers the command word.
(Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 10 marks)
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