Sociology
'My students often ask me, ‘What is sociology?’ And I tell them, ‘It’s the study of the way in which human beings are shaped by things that they don’t see.'
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.
Pupils will develop their analytical, assimilation and communication skills by comparing and contrasting perspectives on a variety of social issues, constructing reasoned arguments, making substantiated judgements and drawing reasoned conclusions.
By studying sociology, students will develop transferable skills including how to:
- Investigate facts and make deductions
- Develop opinions and new ideas on social issues
- Analyse and better understand the social world
How is the curriculum delivered?
In year 10 pupils receive 5 hours a fortnight
In year 11 pupils receive 6 hours a fortnight
Qualifications offered
AQA GCSE Sociology
The links below explain what knowledge, understanding and skills pupils learn about in Sociology for each year group, as well as how they are assessed.