Sociology GCSE (AQA)

It’s often said that the function of sociology is to reveal that which is hidden; why do people behave the way they do? What governs our everyday interactions, and what drives social change? If you’re fascinated by questions like these, then GCSE Sociology is the qualification for you. As a cornerstone social science, sociology overlaps several unique disciplines that study society, such as economics, psychology, and political science. It provides a range of essential, transferable skills including analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, and research, all of which are invaluable in just about any career, as well as further education avenues.

GCSE Sociology is a varied and fascinating discipline that joins together the social, economic, and political dimensions of our lives

During this fascinating, interactive GCSE course you’ll look at key sociological approaches, how family has changed over time, how the UK family differs from those around the world, the role education plays in society, and plenty of other intriguing topics. Written to the latest AQA specification, you’ll have everything you need to succeed, starting with a clear induction and well-structured assignments to help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for the exam.

You’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK
• Exam Pass Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free
• Free E-textbook- We’ve got you covered with free e-textbooks.

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 150 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 12 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 10 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• Coursework
  

  You can enrol now for examinations from Summer 2025.

  You’ll be required to complete the two GCSE standard written exams.

  Official exams

  • 1 hours 45 minutes, 50% of marks
  • 1 hours 45 minutes, 50% of marks

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK.

  During your course, you will also be required complete 11 assignments and one introductory. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to gauge your progress as you work through the course. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - Sociology GCSE
• Entry requirements - There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English

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