GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Sociology - J696

Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Sociology.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit B671: Sociology Basics

Section A:

  • Encourages candidates to develop a critical understanding of sociological evidence and research processes. This includes knowledge of the main methods and stages of sociological research.

Section B:

  • Introduces the basic key concepts in sociology and starts to make links between the individual and society, looking particularly at ideas of culture, socialisation and identity.

Written examination

1 hour

60 marks

25%
Unit B672: Socialisation, Culture and Identity
  • Offers a choice of substantive topics through which the themes of socialisation, culture, identity, and power and control are developed.

Written examination

1 hour 30 minutes

120 marks

50%
Unit B673: Applying Sociological Research Techniques
  • Learners will apply their sociological research knowledge to two pre-released investigations. They will then be assessed in a written examination on research skills, as they apply specifically to the investigations.

Written examination

1 hour

60 marks

25%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Sociology.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of social structures, processes and issues.

AO2

Apply knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts both familiar and unfamiliar.

AO3

Select, interpret, analyse and evaluate information from different sources.