Welcome to GCSE Sociology
We are excited that you have chosen to study GCSE Sociology for the next two years and we hope you
enjoy the journey you are about to take. Below are some key points that will help you ensure you make the
best start to the course, as well as some key aspects you need to be aware of.
Specification details
We are studying AQA GCSE Sociology course. The
specification can be found:
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/sociology/specifications/AQA8192-SP-2017.PDF
Overview of the course
Year 10
Relevant areas of
social theory and
methodology
Year 11
Crime and deviance
Sociology of the
family
Sociology of
education
Social stratification
Relevant areas of
social theory and
methodology
Revision
Key points about the GCSE
This whole GCSE is focused around
discussion and an awareness of the wider
world in which we live. We will discuss
current affairs and real life events in
order to gain greater understanding of
sociological theory. It would be advisable
to watch – and read – the news regularly.
Textbooks we are using in class
AQA GCSE 9-1
Sociology – Student
Book
by Pauline Wilson, Allan
kidd and Simon Addison
ISBN: 9780008228143
AQA GCSE (9-1)
Sociology
By David Brown
ISBN: 9781510470286
Information regarding revision guides,
we will share later, as we progress
through the course.
Homework
Homework will be set once per week as per the whole school
homework timetable.
Contacts
If you need any questions or queries
answering, please feel free to contact:
Homework will be expected to be handed in on time;
otherwise, a C3 will be issued. We set a variety of
homework’s, including:
• Extension work from that covered in class.
• Practice exam questions.
• Revision of key words and topics.
• Completing and perfecting their bookwork to ensure
their notes are in a situation that they can revise
from effectively.
Mrs Jackson – Teacher of Sociology:
jacksonc@abbeyparkschool.org.uk
Miss Fowler – Teacher of Sociology
fowlerc@abbeyparkschool.org.uk
Mrs G Graham – Head of Humanities:
grahamg@abbeyparkschool.org.uk