Course Overview

Sociology enables us to think in different ways about various aspects of life by examining the structure of society, social institutions and issues surrounding power and inequality. It allows us to understand everyday life as well as different groups in society. Through studying GCSE Sociology you will learn to think critically and independently about society and your place within it. You will also develop an informed understanding of our rapidly changing world.

Curriculum Content

Unit 1: Families & Households

Unit 2: Education

Unit 3: Research methods

Unit 4: Crime & deviance

Unit 5: Social stratification

Assessment Structure

Paper 1: Families & Households and Education (1hr 45 min written paper)

Paper 2: Crime & deviance and Stratification (1hr 45 min written paper)