Examination Board: AQA
Tom Nash - Teacher in Charge of Sociology thomas.nash@gillotts.oxon.sch.uk

AQA Sociology GCSE
Autumn
Year 10 Topic 1: Studying Society
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What are they key concepts of sociology?
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How do sociologists gather information?
Spring
Topic 2: Education
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What is the purpose of education?
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What different types of school are there and why?
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Why do some groups achieve better than others?
Summer
Topic 3: Families
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What different types of family are there?
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Why are marriage and divorce rates changing?
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How do families influence individuals and society?
Year 11 Topic 4: Crime and
Deviance
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What social groups commit crime and what are the reasons for this?
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What attempts have been made to reduce crime and how successful have these been?
Topic 5: Mass Media
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What influence do the media have on its audience?
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Who owns the media and what influence does this have on its content?
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How are different social groups portrayed?
Topic 6: Social Inequality
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Which social groups are disadvantaged in society, in what ways and why?

How can you deepen your sociological thinking outside the classroom?

The Learning Process in
Sociology

The Learning Process in
Sociology

The Learning Process in
Sociology

Resources to support student learning
Student shared drive;
 Knowledge and Activity booklets containing content for all units
 Revision powerpoints
 Flash card revision resources - To be personalised by students
 Exam technique guides/past papers/markschemes
 Key concepts lists
Out of class support;
 By appointment lunchtimes and 3.40-4.30pm Wednesdays
 We recommend reading and discussing a variety of media

GCSE Sociology for AQA: Revision
Guide and Exam Practice Workbook
(Collins GCSE Revision)
By Pauline Wilson
Collins Sociology GCSE for
AQA - Student Book
By Pauline Wilson & Allan Kidd