Overview of the course

Sociology is often defined as the study of society. A society being a group of people who share a culture or a way of life. Sociology likes to examine societies social structures like the family, the education system, social class, crime and the criminal justice system. The course is designed to enable students to develop an understanding and make sense of the world they live in.

Students will study questions like:

• What is the ‘typical’ family structure in modern society and what are its functions?

• Is the education system a fair system for all?
• What is racism and does it still exist in modern society?
• Who holds the most power in society?

How is the course assessed?

The GCSE WJEC Sociology exam is made up of two units.

Unit One

The sociology of families and education.  This unit is assessed by a written examination which lasts 1 hours and 45 minutes and is worth 50% of the final grade.

Unit Two

The sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification.  This unit is assessed by a written examination which lasts 1 hours and 45 minutes and is worth 50% of the final grade.