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Helping Y ou Achiev e
Helping You Achieve

IGCSE Sociology
IGCSE Sociology
IGCSE 0495

Course Overview:

The Cambridge IGCSE Sociology syllabus enables
learners to understand the relationship between
the individual and society, and take an informed
interest in the process of carrying out research
and methods used to influence social policy.

Cross-Curricular Links: Sociology allows you to
develop subject-specific and transferable skills,
which are valued by all employers. Links are
made to fields such as; statistical math, socio-biol-
ogy, socio-psychology, and law.

Jobs: Social Worker, Childcare, Law Enforcement, Rehabilitation Counseling, Public Relations,
Marketing/Sales, Journalism, Teacher, Media

Course: IGCSE (0495)

Paper 1
Unit 1: Theory and Methods
Unit 2: Culture, Identity, and Socialisation
Unit 3: Social Inequality

Paper 2:
Unit 4: Family
Unit 5: Education
Unit 6: Crime, Deviance and Social Control
Unit 7: Media

Assessment:
Paper 1: 2 hours (15 minutes reading time) - Percentage: 54%
Paper 2: 1 hour 45 minutes (15 minutes reading time) - Percentage: 46%

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