GCSE Sociology

Course Information

Course TypeSixth Form Centre
Course LevelGCSE
Awarding BodyAQA

Entry requirements

  • 3 GCSE grades at 3 and above and one GCSE at grade 4.

Students study key ideas of classical sociologists including Durkheim, Marx and Weber, referencing their view of the world and their contribution to the development of the discipline.

Students will also learn how to apply various research methods to different sociological contexts. They will be introduced to sociological terms and concepts concerned with social structures, social processes and social issues. 

Your future

Studying GCSE Sociology builds a strong foundation in critical thinking, data analysis, and understanding human behavior, which opens doors to further education.

What we'll study

Students study key ideas of classical sociologists including Durkheim, Marx and Weber, referencing their view of the world and their contribution to the development of the discipline.

Students will also learn how to apply various research methods to different sociological contexts. They will be introduced to sociological terms and concepts concerned with social structures, social processes and social issues.

Topics include: The sociological approach, Social structures, social processes and social issues. Families Education Crime and deviance, Social stratification, Sociological research methods.

How you'll be assessed

Through two exam papers each of 1 hr and 45 minutes.

Subjects that combine well

GCSE Psychology, Maths, English.

Contact us to discuss this course

If you'd like to discuss taking this course, please contact Mr O'Malley, Curriculum Leader: