Education in GCSE Sociology
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This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised GCSE qualification in Sociology
- Study key sociological theories from thinkers like Durkheim, Marx, and Weber
- Expand your understanding of social structures, processes, and issues
- Develop essential analytical, assimilation, and communication skills
- Course bundle includes all course material and written exams
- No entry requirements – start studying today!
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GCSE Sociology including exams
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised GCSE qualification in Sociology
- Study key sociological theories from thinkers like Durkheim, Marx, and Weber
- Expand your understanding of social structures, processes, and issues
- Develop essential analytical, assimilation, and communication skills
- Course bundle includes all course material and written exams
- No entry requirements – start studying today!
Course Introduction
By studying Sociology, you are taking the first real step towards understanding the deep and meaningful complexities and behaviours within society. The subject acts as an umbrella, exploring the many elements that make up the human world, from cultural and social structures to inter human relationships and our tribal nature.
Through this GCSE, you will develop your own opinions and new ideas on social issues by comparing and contrasting various perspectives. This qualification can lead you toward further social studies at a higher level, which could open up career pathways in areas like Youth Work, Social Research, Community Development, and more.
Course Info
This online GCSE Sociology course covers essential content, helping you expand your understanding of key social structures, processes, and issues. You will be challenged to apply various research methods to different sociological contexts, all of which will help you analyse and better understand the social world.
All your learning materials and assignments are accessible through an online student portal, allowing you to learn from the comfort of home. You will have an expert Tutor to help you throughout your studies, providing guidance and feedback on your assignments.
Exams
Assessment consists of three written exam papers covering a broad range of topics from the course, including crime and deviance and key sociological principles. You will be expected to construct reasoned arguments, make substantiated judgements, and draw reasoned conclusions.
Your exam is included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.
Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams
learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams
At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.
Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.
With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.
At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.
Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.
Modules
Module 1: The Sociological Approach
Module 2: Social Structures, Social Processes and Social Issues
Module 3: Families
Included in this module:
- Functions of families
- Family Forms
- Conjugal Role Relationships
- Changing Relationships within Families
- Criticisms of Families
- Divorce
Module 4: Education
Included in this module:
- Roles and Functions of Education
- The Relationship Between Education and Capitalism
- Educational Achievement
- Processes within Schools
Module 5: Crime and Deviance
Included in this module:
- The Social Construction of Crime and Deviance
- Social Control
- Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
- Data on Crime
Module 6: Social Stratification
Included in this module:
- Functionalist Theory of Stratification
- Socio-Economic Class
- Life Chances
- Poverty as a Social Issue
- Power and Authority
- Power Relationships
Module 7: Sociological Research Methods
Entry Requirements
You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessment requirements
The assessment consists of written exams
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.
EXAM CENTRE SITES
- Coventry
- Taunton
- St Neots
- High Wycombe
- Bolton
- Doncaster
- London
- Romford
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Swansea
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Extension Rules
You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
At the end of each module, you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA), which you will complete online and submit to your Tutor for marking. Once assessed, your Tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. When you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!
*Please note, the qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 to 9 – where 9 is the best grade.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:
- Birmingham
- Bolton
- Coventry
- Doncaster
- High Wycombe
- Mitcham
- Romford
- St Neots
- Taunton
- Newcastle
All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Upon successful completion of the modules and the exam at the end of the course, you will have gained a GCSE in Sociology. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.
Developing your career
A GCSE in Sociology allows you to go on to study at A-Level, complete an RQF or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. All of which can allow you to go on to study Sociology or other Social Sciences at degree level.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 21st July
GCSE Sociology including exams
This Course at a Glance
- Gain a recognised GCSE qualification in Sociology
- Study key sociological theories from thinkers like Durkheim, Marx, and Weber
- Expand your understanding of social structures, processes, and issues
- Develop essential analytical, assimilation, and communication skills
- Course bundle includes all course material and written exams
- No entry requirements – start studying today!
Course Introduction
By studying Sociology, you are taking the first real step towards understanding the deep and meaningful complexities and behaviours within society. The subject acts as an umbrella, exploring the many elements that make up the human world, from cultural and social structures to inter human relationships and our tribal nature.
Through this GCSE, you will develop your own opinions and new ideas on social issues by comparing and contrasting various perspectives. This qualification can lead you toward further social studies at a higher level, which could open up career pathways in areas like Youth Work, Social Research, Community Development, and more.
Course Info
This online GCSE Sociology course covers essential content, helping you expand your understanding of key social structures, processes, and issues. You will be challenged to apply various research methods to different sociological contexts, all of which will help you analyse and better understand the social world.
All your learning materials and assignments are accessible through an online student portal, allowing you to learn from the comfort of home. You will have an expert Tutor to help you throughout your studies, providing guidance and feedback on your assignments.
Exams
Assessment consists of three written exam papers covering a broad range of topics from the course, including crime and deviance and key sociological principles. You will be expected to construct reasoned arguments, make substantiated judgements, and draw reasoned conclusions.
Your exam is included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.
Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams
learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams
At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.
Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.
With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.
At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.
Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.
Modules
Module 1: The Sociological Approach
Module 2: Social Structures, Social Processes and Social Issues
Module 3: Families
Included in this module:
- Functions of families
- Family Forms
- Conjugal Role Relationships
- Changing Relationships within Families
- Criticisms of Families
- Divorce
Module 4: Education
Included in this module:
- Roles and Functions of Education
- The Relationship Between Education and Capitalism
- Educational Achievement
- Processes within Schools
Module 5: Crime and Deviance
Included in this module:
- The Social Construction of Crime and Deviance
- Social Control
- Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
- Data on Crime
Module 6: Social Stratification
Included in this module:
- Functionalist Theory of Stratification
- Socio-Economic Class
- Life Chances
- Poverty as a Social Issue
- Power and Authority
- Power Relationships
Module 7: Sociological Research Methods
Entry Requirements
You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessment requirements
The assessment consists of written exams
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.
EXAM CENTRE SITES
- Coventry
- Taunton
- St Neots
- High Wycombe
- Bolton
- Doncaster
- London
- Romford
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Swansea
Is Membership Required?
No membership is required to enrol on this course.
Certification Timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Extension Rules
You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
At the end of each module, you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA), which you will complete online and submit to your Tutor for marking. Once assessed, your Tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. When you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!
*Please note, the qualification will be graded on a nine-point scale: 1 to 9 – where 9 is the best grade.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:
- Birmingham
- Bolton
- Coventry
- Doncaster
- High Wycombe
- Mitcham
- Romford
- St Neots
- Taunton
- Newcastle
All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of the modules and the exam at the end of the course, you will have gained a GCSE in Sociology. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.
Developing your career
A GCSE in Sociology allows you to go on to study at A-Level, complete an RQF or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. All of which can allow you to go on to study Sociology or other Social Sciences at degree level.
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