Our Online Sociology Course is the international version of IGCSE. The objective of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of human societies. During this course the student will learn about sociological concepts, theories and research and evaluate them. The student will develop an understanding of continuity and change in social life.
Online GCSE Sociology course content
The Online GCSE Sociology course will include the following topics:
1. Research Methods
- How do sociologists study society?
- What information and data do sociologists use?
- What factors should be considered when evaluating a piece of sociological research?
2. Culture and Socialisation
- What is the relationship between individual and society?
- How do we learn to be human?
- Social Stratification and Inequality
- What is social stratification?
- How are social inequalities created? What are the main features of social inequality?
3. Power and Authority
- What is power? What are the sources of power and authority?
- How are political decisions made? Who influences and makes political decisions?
4. Family
- Why families?
- What are the main roles within the family?
- What changes are affecting the family?
5. Education
- What is education?
- What factors help to explain differences in educational achievement?
6. Crime, Deviance and Social Control
- What is normal behaviour and deviance? Why are there rules in society?
- Why are society's rules broken? What are the consequences of breaking the rules?
7. The Media
- What are the media?
- What is the impact and influence of the media?
During this course you will use a mixture of lessons, activities, core reading and assessments.
What Online GCSE Sociology students will learn to do?
- Promote student's awareness and understanding of human societies
- Develop student's understanding of sociological method
- Get an introduction to sociological concepts, theories and research findings
- Raise awareness of the range and limitations of sociological theory and research
- Develop Student's understanding of continuity and change in social life
- Promote a critical awareness of social, economic and political processes
- Develop the capacity for the critical evaluation of various forms of information and evidence
- Promote an understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity
- Improve candidates' ability to apply sociological knowledge and understanding
Online GCSE Sociology course format
- 24/7 access to all your materials
- Course accessible on any portable device. It enables students to carry the classroom in their pockets
- Online Lessons and Assessments
- Interactive study environments, where you can collaborate with other students
- 12 Months Tutor Support
- Both Digital and Print resources
- Live chat functionality with tutors and students
- Direct links to media-rich and interactive learning resources
Course Duration
120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Awarding Body Information
The Online GCSE Sociology Course is written to the CIE IGCSE Sociology syllabus (0495). The International GCSE is an exact equivalent to the standard GCSE, more information on which can be found on the Edexcel IGCSE page.
Assessment
As part of your Online GCSE Sociology Course you will be subject to Formative and Summative Assessments that are used to evaluate your progress.
- Formative Assessment including: Activities, Multiple Choice Assessment, Short Answer and tutor marked Mock Exam.
- Summative Assessment - Final Exam sat over 2 papers.
These assessments are used to prepare you for the Final Examination set by CIE (Cambridge International examination).
Examinations
Exams are held twice a year: January and May/June. Exam timetables are published 12 months in advance and are available upon request.
