sociology

We study Sociology to understand how our world is connected. It helps you become a thoughtful and motivated person who can make a real difference. By understanding how society works, you will gain the confidence to act responsibly and the belief that you can change your community for the better.

Sociology is the study of how society works. You will look at both history and modern life to understand how families, schools, and even crime shape the world we live in.

You won’t just read about these topics—you will learn how to conduct your own research and write up your findings just like a professional sociologist.

Your GCSE Path

We follow the WJEC Eduqas GCSE course. While the final grade is based 100% on exams, the lessons are packed with practical skills and research.

Paper 1: How We Learn to Fit In

• Key Concepts: How culture is passed down through generations.
• Families: How different family structures work today.
• Education: The role of schools in our lives.
• Research Methods: How to gather data and find the truth.

Paper 2: Power and Crime

• Social Stratification: Why some groups in society have more power or wealth than others.
• Crime and Deviance: Why people break rules and how society reacts.
• Applied Methods: Putting your research skills into practice.

Sociology is a social science. It focuses on how people behave in groups and how our relationships shape the world around us. You will learn to look at society through different “lenses” to understand how it stays organized and how it changes.

What You Will Study

The course covers several fascinating areas of modern life:

• Education: Why do we have schools, and how do they affect our future?

• Crime and Deviance: Why do people break rules? You will look at how ethnicity, gender, and social class affect crime rates.

• Modern Issues: You will explore “Green Crime” (crimes against the environment), how the media reports on crime, and how globalization affects us all.

• Research Skills: You will learn how to gather data and use interviews to find the truth about social problems.

Your Future

This qualification earns UCAS points, which helps with University applications. It is also highly valued for Apprenticeships or careers in law, social work, teaching, and the police.

The Exams

You will take three written exams at the end of the course. Each exam lasts 2 hours and is marked by outside examiners.

Paper 1: Education, Theory, and Methods

You will explore what happens inside schools and how the education system works for different people.

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology

This paper asks you to think critically about how society changes. You will use everything you have learned to explain modern social issues.

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance

You will study why people commit crimes and how the government tries to maintain order. This includes looking at human rights and how crime is spread across different groups in society.