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AQA GCSE Sociology

AQA GCSE Sociology (8192). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
8192
Board
AQA
Qualification
GCSE
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Topics and resources

23 free resources, 7 of 7 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official AQA document for AQA GCSE Sociology (8192), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for AQA GCSE Sociology (8192) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    The sociological approach

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  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Social structures, social processes and social issues

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  3. Topic 3 4 resources

    Families

    Covers Functions of families, Family forms, Conjugal role relationships, Changing relationships within families, Criticisms of families, Divorce

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  4. Topic 4 3 resources

    Education

    Covers Roles and functions of education, The relationship between education and capitalism, Educational achievement, Processes within schools

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  5. Topic 5 3 resources

    Crime and deviance

    Covers The social construction of crime and deviance, Social control, Criminal and deviant behaviour, Data on crime

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  6. Topic 6 3 resources

    Social stratification

    Covers Functionalist theory of stratification, Socio-economic class, Life chances, Poverty as a social issue, Power and authority, Power relationships

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  7. Topic 7 3 resources

    Sociological research methods

    Covers Research design, Qualitative and quantitative methods, Different types of data, Primary and secondary sources, Interpretation of data, Practical issues, Ethical issues

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Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: AQA — official specification pages — first teaching 2017. Verified 2026-08-19. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
AQA GCSE Sociology
Spec code
8192
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Naqiya Yousaf
Are resources available?
Yes — 23 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
AQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 8192 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-28, official AQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-28.

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The qualification

AQA GCSE Sociology (8192)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

AQA GCSE Sociology encourages students to explore and interpret the social world in which they live, developing an understanding of the relationship between individuals and society.

The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.

Paper 1 ‘The Sociology of Families and Education’ and Paper 2 ‘The Sociology of Crime and Deviance and Social Stratification’, both also drawing on relevant sociological theory and research methods content from across the course. The two papers are equally weighted with no coursework. Linear qualification, first teaching 2017, first examined May/June 2019, per the specification’s own scheme-of-assessment page.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for AQA Sociology 8192
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: The Sociology of Families and Education 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam
Paper 2: The Sociology of Crime and Deviance and Social Stratification 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam

Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live 'Specification at a glance' section: two equally weighted written papers, 1 hour 45 minutes / 100 marks / 50% each, no coursework. Paper 1 covers the sociology of families and education; Paper 2 covers the sociology of crime and deviance and social stratification; both also draw on relevant social theory and methodology content from across the whole course. Linear qualification, first teaching 2017 (per the specification PDF's own title), first examined May/June 2019 (per the specification's scheme-of-assessment page).

Questions about this course

How is AQA Sociology (8192) assessed?

AQA Sociology (8192) is assessed through: Paper 1 (The Sociology of Families and Education) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (The Sociology of Crime and Deviance and Social Stratification) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does AQA GCSE Sociology (8192) cover?

7 topics in the current syllabus: The sociological approach; Social structures, social processes and social issues; Families; Education; Crime and deviance; Social stratification; Sociological research methods. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for AQA GCSE Sociology (8192)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA GCSE Sociology (8192) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free AQA GCSE Sociology (8192) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 23 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Sociology teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Sociology at Marlbridge

Sociology at other qualifications

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