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Sociology GCSE Course

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Gain a Sociology GCSE Qualification

The Sociology GCSE Course asks questions such as: Why are there poor people and rich people? Why is it "right" to wear some clothes but not others (or none at all!)? Is there such a thing as "society"? With the aid of entertaining cartoons and numerous activities, this stimulating home study course analyses questions like these and casts a new slant on many aspects of modern life.

Sociology is the study of human society. As a discipline it embraces a variety of viewpoints all of which, however, share the common pursuit of increasing our understanding of the social world. Sociology places the individual within a social context. It is concerned with the study of social structures, social processes and social issues. In pursuit of this study it has developed a unique and distinctive range of concepts applicable to any human society.

There are ten tutor-marked assignments including two practice exam papers in this course.

Specification and Exams

The Sociology GCSE course prepares students for AQA 8192 GCSE Sociology Specification for examination in May/June 2025 or later years.

The closing date set by tutors for learners aiming for Summer 2024 exams has passed. The closing date for learners aiming for Summer 2025 exams is 15 November 2024.

Assessment is by two examination papers:

  • Paper 1 - The Sociology of Families and Education (1 Hour, 45 Minutes) is 50% of the total marks. The exam has two sections each with two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.

Summary of Content: The sociology of families, The sociology of education and Relevant areas of social theory and methodology.

  • Paper 2 - The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification (1 Hour, 45 Minutes) is 50% of the total marks. The exam has two sections each with two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.

Summary of Content: The sociology of crime and deviance, The sociology of social stratification and Relevant areas of social theory and methodology.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for starting this course. We don’t recommend that you should study more than 5 GCSE or IGCSE courses at any one time.

Please Note: We cannot accept students who are under 16 years old on this course. All applications are subject to acceptance from our course advisory team.

Sociology GCSE Course Syllabus

The Sociology GCSE Home Study Course is Divided into Six Modules Containing 18 Lessons:

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • The Sociological Approach: Social Structures, Social Processes and Social Issues
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Family Functions and Forms
  • Conjugal and Family Relationships
  • Criticisms of Families and Divorce

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • The Roles and Functions of Education
  • Education: Capitalism and Achievement
  • Processes within Schools

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Social Control
  • The Social Construction of Crime and Deviance
  • Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
  • Data on Crime

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Theories of Stratification
  • Socio-Economic Class and Life Chances
  • Poverty as a Social Issue
  • The Causes of Poverty
  • Power - Authority and Relationships

The Module Includes the Following Lessons:

  • Theory and Design
  • Interpreting Data and Ethics
Additional Reading

Additional Reading:

No additional textbook is required to study the Sociology GCSE course, although there are recommendations for supplementary reading within the course pack.

Course Format

The course materials are supplied in a hard-copy format (paper-based) and learners can also receive access to the course notes online through a course portal at no additional charge. 

Learners often find hard-copy materials easier to work through and bookmark but the online access allows additional features such as direct links to YouTube Videos and online quizzes so having both versions available allows the learner the convenience and flexibility of both options. 

There are a set number of tutor-marked assignments (TMA's) in every course. These are designed to help the student to consolidate their learning and prepare for examinations.

Duration & Support

Students will be supported until their chosen examination window. Every student will have access to a course tutor with whom they should keep in regular contact. All tutors are fully qualified experienced teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. Most work from home and are able to offer flexible contact times. The tutor will contact students with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. They will also let the student know the best ways and times they can be contacted.

There is no limit on how often you can contact a tutor. The advice and encouragement that tutors provide is an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Email or Post. All tutors have a Freephone 0800 telephone number and most will have Skype capabilities. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.

AQA GCSE Examination Centres and Exam Dates

All AQA specification GCSE Exams must be taken at a registered examination centre as a private candidate. We offer course materials and tutor support although we don't offer the examinations. An Examinations Officer can assist any registered student with finding centres and dealing with coursework forms, but we do not book exams on behalf of students and it is the students responsibility to book their own exams. 

Students are contacted in December/January and advised to start arranging their examinations. AQA have over 300 examination centres in the UK. If you would like to research exam centres prior to enrolment then you can visit the AQA Page for Finding a School or College which shows a selection of centres set out geographically.

Private Candidates cannot complete AQA Specification Exams outside of the UK. Students wanting to sit exams outside of the UK should consider IGCSE Specifications. 

Students can decide to study over a one year or two year period (providing the specification and exams are available over that duration). You can sign up for a course at any time although course tutors set closing dates for students aiming for specific examination windows.

Please Note - Closing Dates for Examination Windows:

The nearest examination window we can accept learners for GCSE Courses is currently Summer 2025. 

The closing date for learners aiming towards Summer 2025 examinations will be 15 November 2024.

When closing dates have passed, we can only accept learners aiming towards the next available examination window e.g. Summer 2025, or if more time is needed then learners can choose to aim for the next exam window e.g. Summer 2026 providing the specification is still available. All learners are required to choose their intended exam window as part of their course application.

Predicted Grades & References

Predicted grades without a reference are available free of charge on request. If applying to a college or other further education establishment and you require a refernce with predicted grades then this is available at an additional cost of £45.00. A course advisor will discuss your predicted grades and progress with each individual tutor and put together a comprehensive reference that can be sent on your behalf. 

Please Note: Students need to have completed a minimum of four assignments per subject in order for us to have something to base our reference/prediction on. 

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