GCSE Sociology

Study this online GCSE Sociology course and learn more about family forms, the relationship between education and capitalism, the social constructs of crime, and the theory of stratification. As well as providing a solid foundation of knowledge for students wishing to study sociology or related subjects at A Level and beyond, this course is also ideal for those aspiring to a career in areas such as healthcare, social work, social research, and education. This AQA GCSE Sociology course is the same as the GCSE syllabus currently studied in traditional schools throughout the UK, allowing you to achieve an internationally recognised GCSE qualification from home at your own pace.

Please note, you must complete the official exams in order to achieve your qualification in GCSE Sociology. 

If you choose to add your exams to your enrolment, we will book these for you, saving you the hassle of booking them yourself and giving you more time to dedicate to your psychology studies.

Course Content

Unit 1 Families

• Functions of families
• Family forms
• Conjugal role relationships
• Changing relationships within families
• Criticisms of families
• Divorce

Unit 2 Education

• Roles and functions on education
• The relationship between education and capitalism
• Educational achievement
• Processes within schools

Unit 3 Crime and deviance

• The social construction of crime and deviance
• Social control
• Criminal and deviant behaviour
• Data on crime

Unit 4 Social stratification

• Functionalist theory of stratification
• Socio-economic class
• Life chances
• Poverty as a social issue
• Power and authority
• Power relationships

Unit 5 Sociological research methods

• Research design
• Quantitative and qualitative methods
• Different types of data
• Primary and secondary sources
• Interpretation on data
• Practical issues
• Ethical issues