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Sociology

GCSE Sociology helps students to gain knowledge and understanding of key social structures, processes and issues through the study of families, education, crime and deviance and social stratification.

Specification:  GCSE Sociology 8192 | Specification | AQA

Assessment: The course is assessed through 2 external examinations.

Paper 1: The sociology of families and education What's assessed

 • The sociology of families

 • The sociology of education

 • Relevant areas of social theory and methodology

Paper 2: The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification.

 What's assessed

• The sociology of crime and deviance

 • The sociology of social stratification

 • Relevant areas of social theory and methodology.

Who is this course for?

GCSE Sociology is a great choice for students who have:

  • An interest in people and society

If a student enjoys thinking about how people behave, how families work, how education affects life chances, or why crime happens, Sociology will suit them well.

  • Good communication skills

Students who like:

  • discussing ideas
  • expressing opinions
  • Curiosity and open-mindedness

Sociology works best for students who are willing to:

  • consider different viewpoints
  • question assumptions
  • understand cultures and groups different from their own