Oxford Home Schooling’s Sociology GCSE course prepares students to sit the AQA 8192 specification.
The specification is covered in six modules. The student’s knowledge will be reinforced by submitting Tutor-marked Assignments, which are formative assessments to help students understand the level they have reached and the level expected by examiners. There are 7 Tutor-marked Assignments and 2 practice examination papers.
The six modules are as follows:
- Module One: The Sociological Approach
- Module Two: The Family
- Module Three: Education
- Module Four: Crime and Deviance
- Module Five: Stratification
- Module Six: Sociological Research Methods
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Online Course or Paper Based? Additional Tuition? It’s your choice!
All of our GCSE students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- The support of a fully qualified teacher online and by phone
- You will have the same tutor through your course which will enable you to build a good working relationship. They generally work some evenings and weekends as well as through the holidays.
- You also have the choice of purchasing extra one to one tutor time on an ad hoc basis for those few occasions when you may feel you need it.
Examinations
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
In both papers, students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study in order to show a deeper understanding of these topics.
Course Duration and Study Time
When you enrol with Oxford Home Schooling we will agree on an intended examination date with you. Your support will last all the way up to this examination date, regardless of whether you decide to do the course in 9 months or 30.
200 hours of study are recommended for this course.
Course price
Our Sociology GCSE course fee is £395.
You may pay using our interest-free easy payment scheme. Pay a £79 deposit followed by eight monthly instalments of £39.50.
You will receive support from a fully-qualified tutor holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a degree in education.
This support includes:
- Marking all assignments for the course
- Written answers to specific study problems
- Telephone contact
When you begin this course, you will agree to an examination date or dates with your Student Adviser. Your support period lasts up to this examination date.
What Next?
The study of Sociology allows you to pursue careers in social work, community development and family support as well as many others.
Students frequently go on to study Sociology at A level and University.
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Books
The Oxford Home Schooling Sociology GCSE course is a stand-alone course which does not require an additional textbook. However, you will find that your knowledge of the study of society is considerably broadened by carrying out some additional reading. We strongly recommend the book below. Other additional reading suggestions are recommended throughout the course.
