Sociology

Sociology is the study of society, people, and the way we live together. This subject helps students understand social structures, culture, and issues that shape our world. Through engaging lessons and real-life examples, students explore topics such as family, education, crime, and inequality, developing critical thinking and analytical skills.

Our course prepares students for further study and careers in areas like law, social work, education, and public services.

Table of Topics

Year 10	Year 11
Families (What do families do? Is there still a “normal” family? Have roles in the family changed?) Education (What are schools for? Who does well in school and why? How have policies changed the education system?) Relevant areas of social theory and methodology	Crime and deviance (What is deviance? Who commits crime and why? Can we trust the statistics?) Social stratification (Which groups have more power in society? Is this fair? What are the causes of poverty?) Relevant areas of social theory and methodology

AQA GCSE Sociology (8192)

Paper 1: The Sociology of Families and Education Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 100 marks 50% of GCSE  Paper 2: The Sociology of Crime and Deviance and Social Stratification Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 100 marks 50% of GCSE