IGCSE Sociology gives you fascinating insight into the study of people in society. You will look at the individual, group and societal levels and how they interact.
IGCSE Sociology
Exam code: 0495
Delivery method: Online
IGCSE duration: 120 hours over 12 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: CIE IGCSE Sociology
Awarding body: CIE
IGCSE Sociology gives you fascinating insight into the study of people in society. You will look at the individual, group and societal levels and how they interact.
This IGCSE will prepare you for study at A-Level as well as giving you a better understanding of society around you.
Our IGCSE Sociology E-Book offers an interactive learning experience to guide you through the IGCSE specification. You can also choose to add one year of tutor support for only £35.
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by CIE), you will have achieved an internationally recognised CIE IGCSE Sociology (0495) qualification.
Tutor support
Our IGCSE courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 12 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of sociology.
- Learn how sociologists unravel how social factors influence people.
- Understand the complexity of family education, ethnicity, social class and gender.
- Understanding the concept of group behaviour.
- Appreciate how statistics can aid a social science.
The CIE IGCSE Sociology qualification is gained the exam papers are successfully completed.
These exams are administered by CIE. As a private candidate you will sit your exams in an exam centre such as a school, college or private tuition centre.
In addition, if you select the added tutor support there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the content, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty. This will ensure you are prepared for the final exams.
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
This course is divided into 3 units:
IGCSE Sociology Unit 1
Unit 1: Paper 1
Exam Availability: November and June
Written examination: 2 hours 30 mins
- Candidates answer one compulsory question on sociological research methods.
- The candidate will answer three optional questions on culture socialisation, social stratification and inequality, power and authority (60 marks).
- The compulsory question in Section A will be based on source material. The question will carry one third of the marks for the paper. Candidates should spend approximately 45 minutes answering this question. Section A will test Syllabus Unit 1.
- Sections B to D will consist of structured questions based on stimulus material. The stimulus will take the form of a short quotation or statement from a sociological source. Sections B to D will test Syllabus Units 2 to 4. There will be two questions related to each of these units
IGCSE Sociology Unit 2
Unit 2: Paper 2
Exam Availability: November and June
Written examination: 1 hours 45 mins
- Candidates answer three optional questions on the family; education; crime, deviance and social control and the mass media. (40 marks).
- The candidate will answer three optional questions on culture socialisation, social stratification and inequality, power and authority (60 marks).
- The three questions will be structured around some stimulus material. The stimulus will take the form of a short quotation or statement from a sociological source. Candidates will answer three questions from Sections A to D.
- Paper 2 will test Syllabus Units 5 to 8. There will be a choice of two questions related to each of these units.
Mock Exams:
Your online course contains mini assessments at the end of each chapter. However, if you wish to sit a Mock Exam before the finals, we can arrange that at the centre or online. Mock exam fees are additional, and they may vary from £25 to £50 per paper.
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Final Exams:
Roughly 6 months before your chosen exam date, you should book your place at an exam centre to take the final exam exams for GCSE/IGCSE Certificates.
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, offered by Pearson Edexcel, are held in Summer (May/June) and Winter (January/February). Cambridge International Exams (CIE) take place in Winter (January/February), Summer (May/June) and Autumn (Oct/Nov) every year.
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