GCSE Sociology

Course Codes

OSC1341 / OSC1342

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Achieve your GCSE Sociology qualification from home at your own pace, without needing to attend a traditional school or college.

Achieve an internationally recognised qualification in GCSE Sociology from AQA.
Explore how social factors such as family, education, ethnicity, social class and gender can play a part in shaping individuals.
Study at your own pace and develop a solid foundation of knowledge that will prepare you for future studies in related fields.
Choose to add your exams to your enrolment and we will take care of booking these for you when you're ready!

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Study this online GCSE Sociology course and learn more about family forms, the relationship between education and capitalism, the social constructs of crime, and the theory of stratification.

As well as providing a solid foundation of knowledge for students wishing to study sociology or related subjects at A Level and beyond, this course is also ideal for those aspiring to a career in areas such as healthcare, social work, social research, and education.

This AQA GCSE Sociology course is the same as the GCSE syllabus currently studied in traditional schools throughout the UK, allowing you to achieve an internationally recognised GCSE qualification from home at your own pace.

Please note, you must complete the official exams in order to achieve your qualification in GCSE Sociology.

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will book these for you, saving you the hassle of booking them yourself and giving you more time to dedicate to your psychology studies.

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of your exams, you will receive your GCSE Sociology qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Two paper based exams.

Functions of families
Family forms
Conjugal role relationships
Changing relationships within families
Criticisms of families
Divorce

Roles and functions on education
The relationship between education and capitalism
Educational achievement
Processes within schools

The social construction of crime and deviance
Social control
Criminal and deviant behaviour
Data on crime

Functionalist theory of stratification
Socio-economic class
Life chances
Poverty as a social issue
Power and authority
Power relationships

Research design
Quantitative and qualitative methods
Different types of data
Primary and secondary sources
Interpretation on data
Practical issues
Ethical issues

Assessment

To achieve your GCSE Sociology qualification, your knowledge gained during your studies in all four units will be assessed across two paper-based exams.

If you add your exams to your enrolment we will book them when you’re ready. If you choose to book your exams through us, you will need to sit your exams at centres in one of the following locations:

Birmingham
Coventry
Doncaster
Bolton
Wimbledon
Taunton
St Neots, Cambridgeshire
High Wycombe
Romford
Belfast

Before adding the option to include your exams to your enrolment, please ensure you are able to travel to these locations.

While you are formally assessed by completing your exams, you will also need to submit tutor-marked assignments to allow your tutor to monitor your progress.

There are two paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

Course Duration

You will have up to one year to complete your GCSE Sociology studies from the date you receive your materials.

With this course, you will have the flexibility to study at your own pace, and your only deadlines are the GCSE exams, which typically take place during the summer exam period (May/June).

Study Method

This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

 Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of the exams, you will receive your GCSE Sociology qualification.

The GCSE is awarded by AQA and it is recognised by universities, schools, and employers globally.

What’s assessed:

The sociology of families
The sociology of education
Relevant areas of social theory and methodology.
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.

How it’s assessed:

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
100 marks
50% of GCSE

Questions:

Section A has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.
Section B has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.

What’s assessed:

The sociology of crime and deviance
The sociology of social stratification
Relevant areas of social theory and methodology
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.

How it’s assessed:

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
100 marks
50% of GCSE

Questions:

Section A has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.
Section B has two multiple choice questions followed by a range of short and extended responses.

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* Only available with the study pack option.

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