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Cambridge O Level Sociology

Sociology for Cambridge O Level (syllabus 2251) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
2251
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
O Level

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge O Level Sociology
Spec code
2251
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge O Level Sociology (2251)

Cambridge O Level Sociology develops learners’ understanding of human societies, and helps them recognise the influence of social structures and social change on individuals and groups. — Cambridge, official syllabus page

Version 3, for exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Mirrors Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (0495) in paper structure: Paper 1 'Research Methods, Identity and Inequality' (compulsory, all 3 topics taught, 2 of 3 questions answered) and Paper 2 'Family, Education and Crime' (candidates answer on 2 of the 3 topics). Independently confirmed against 2251's own specification PDF, not assumed from 0495.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge Sociology 2251
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Research Methods, Identity and Inequality 2h 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Family, Education and Crime 1h 45m 80 50% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF: identical paper titles, timing and weighting to Cambridge IGCSE Sociology 0495 (Paper 1 2h/80marks/50%, Paper 2 1h45/80marks/50%, both externally assessed), independently re-confirmed from this record's own source PDF rather than copied across records. Examination-series window 2025-2027 (June and November series); no separate first-teaching date published.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Sociology (2251) assessed?

Cambridge Sociology (2251) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Research Methods, Identity and Inequality) — 2h, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Family, Education and Crime) — 1h 45m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.

The subject

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

All Sociology at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 2 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge O Level Sociology (2251), for the 2025-2027 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 2 of 2 topics.

  1. 1 Paper 1 – Research Methods, Identity and Inequality

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Research Methods · Identity: Self and Society · Social Stratification and Inequality

  2. 2 Paper 2 – Family, Education and Crime

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Family · Education · Crime, Deviance and Social Control

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2025-2027 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Sociology at other qualifications

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