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Sociology
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Mrs K Mitchell |
Mrs S Begum |
Contacting the Team
If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Sociology team by leaving a message with reception or by emailing our enquiry address.
We aim to respond to phone calls and emails as quickly as possible, and certainly within 48 hours. Please bear in mind that members of staff may have a day of teaching and may not be able to respond to non-urgent matters until the end of the Academy day or the following Academy day.
By telephone: 0121-464 2737 (main school switchboard)
By email: enquiry@harborneacademy.co.uk
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KS4 Sociology
Sociology is optional at Key Stage Four. The following is key information regarding the course.
Exam board
Course specification & further information:
AQA GCSE Sociology – use the links below for more details:
AQA | Sociology | GCSE | GCSE Sociology
Exam Information
There will be two exams both worth 50% of your final GCSE
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The sociology of families The sociology of education Relevant areas of social theory and methodology |
100 marks | 1hour 45mins |
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The sociology of crime and deviance The sociology of social stratification Relevant areas of social theory and methodology |
100 marks | 1hour 45mins |
Past Papers Link: AQA | Sociology | GCSE | GCSE Sociology
Learning Roadmap
Careers Information
Sociology helps students make sense of the world around them by exploring how society is structured and how it influences our behaviour, beliefs, and opportunities. It encourages critical thinking about social issues like inequality, crime, education, and identity. Studying Sociology develops valuable skills in analysis, research, and communication, which are useful for a wide range of careers. It’s an ideal subject for those interested in people, social justice, and making a difference in the world.
A degree in Sociology opens the door to a wide range of careers that involve understanding people, communities, and social systems. Graduates often work in areas such as social work, education, criminal justice, youth services, human resources, and public policy. It also leads to roles in research, marketing, journalism, and charity or NGO work. Sociology builds strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills—making it a versatile choice for many professions focused on making a social impact
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- Community development worker
- Equality, diversity and inclusion officer
- Further education teacher
- Higher education lecturer
- Housing manager/officer
- Market researcher
- Policy officer
- Secondary school teacher
- Social researcher
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Useful Resources
GCSEPod - Sociology
Sociology - The AQA Bookshop – Revision guides and workbooks
