GCSE Sociology

Exam Board: AQA

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.

Students 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

Assessment

This is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series. Students will sit two 90-minute papers

Enrichment Opportunities

Visits to University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University, Parliament visit, Guest Speakers, Criminology club, Active Citizenship competitions

Links

• AQA Exam Board
• A Level Sociology at The Canterbury Academy
• The Academic Pillar