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Sociology
Examination Board & Syllabus
AQA
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THE SUBJECT IS ASSESSED BY TWO WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS:
Paper 1 ● The sociology of families. ● The sociology of education. ● Relevant areas of social theory and research methods.
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
Paper 2 ● The sociology of crime and deviance. ● The sociology of social stratification. ● Relevant areas of social theory and research methods. 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 both papers are assessed: ● Both papers are a written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes each. ● Both are worth 100 marks and 50% of the GCSE.
Questions on both papers: ● 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.
Examination Board & Syllabus
AQA
Sociology (continued)
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE:
This GCSE course will be of interest to students who would like to know about social and political issues in society today. The course will appeal to students who enjoy learning about different societies as it looks at how people live, behave and work together in groups. The course will explain the different influences on behaviour and consider the different values held by various groups in society.
Students need to have good writing skills as essay writing is a key requirement of both examination papers for this course. Students also need to be able to read and interpret data for short answer questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sociology is a subject accepted by universities and employers alike. Students of Sociology go on to a hugely diverse range of careers, from jobs in the media, such as researchers and journalists, to teaching and lecturing, to police work, to social work and health care. Any career that involves working with people will make use of Sociology.
GCSE GRADING: 9 ➝ 1
