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Welcome to Social  Science PGCE 2026/2027

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Welcome to Social  Science PGCE 2026/2027

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Welcome and congratulations on gaining a place on the Social Science PGCE course. My name is Louise Quinn and my email address is l.c.quinn@mmu.ac.uk

Please read and familiarise yourselves with the PSHE, and Citizenship curriculum posts. Also read and familiarise yourselves with the subject specifications, at least one subject at GCSE and two subjects (your specialism plus a second subject) at A Level/BTEC/AAQ/Diploma

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GCSE Psychology AQA

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1.1 Why choose AQA for GCSE Psychology

This engaging and effective qualification introduces students to the fundamentals of psychology, developing critical analysis, independent thinking and research skills.

Building on the success of our previous specification we've refreshed the topics and introduced the latest advances in the subject. We gained feedback from teachers to ensure it's as clear, engaging and easy-to-use as possible.

You'll see many familiar and popular topics from our previous specification, which means you can continue to use many of your existing resources.

Our assessments use multiple choice, short answer and extended writing/essays to assess knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation skills.

Knowledge of research methods gained through classroom experience of practical psychology will be assessed using scenario-based questions.

You can find out about all our Psychology qualifications at aqa.org.uk/psychology

1.2 Support and resources to help you teach

We've worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.

1.2.1 Teaching resources

Visit aqa.org.uk/8182 to see all our teaching resources. They include:

flexible schemes of work to help you plan for course delivery in your own way

specimen assessment materials that will give your students a clear idea of what is expected in the exams

training courses to help you deliver AQA Psychology qualifications

subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly qualified teachers who are just getting started to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration.

Preparing for exams

Visit aqa.org.uk/8182 for everything you need to prepare for our exams, including:

past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports

Exampro: a searchable bank of past AQA exam questions

example student answers with examiner commentaries.

Analyse your students' results with Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)

Find out which questions were the most challenging, how the results compare to previous years and where your students need to improve. ERA, our free online results analysis tool, will help you see where to focus your teaching. Register at aqa.org.uk/era

For information about results, including maintaining standards over time, grade boundaries and our post-results services, visit aqa.org.uk/results

Time in the classroom is precious, but we understand that as your career develops, the skills and knowledge you need may change. As well as subject-specific training, we offer a range of courses to help boost your skills.

Feedback sessions to understand how students have performed in this year's exams.

Virtual communities where you can chat to teachers in your subject area about what's important to you.

This is just the start. Our events calendar is full of different ways for you to learn, understand and be inspired. Find out more at aqa.org.uk/professional-development .

Help and support

Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/8182

If you'd like us to share news and information about this qualification, sign up for emails and updates at aqa.org.uk/from-2017

Alternatively, you can call or email our subject team direct.

E: psychology@aqa.org.uk

T: 01483 477 822

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AQA | Psychology | GCSE | GCSE Psychology

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This engaging and effective qualification introduces students to the fundamentals of psychology, developing critical analysis, independent thinking and research skills.

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GCSE Sociology Eduqas

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The Eduqas GCSE in Sociology is designed to foster in learners an understanding and critical awareness of the social world around them. The specification focuses on the importance of social structure in explaining social issues. Learners will be encouraged to explore and debate contemporary social issues to enable them to challenge taken‐for‐granted assumptions and to question their everyday understanding of social phenomena.

By following this course, learners will develop their own sociological awareness through active engagement with the contemporary social world. This specification will develop learners' ability to think sociologically in relation to their experience of the social world around them so that they are able to play a positive, active and informed role in society.

There are no previous learning requirements for this specification. Any requirements set for entry to a course based on this specification are at the school/college’s discretion. This specification provides a suitable foundation for the study of sociology at either AS or A level. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for learners who do not progress to further study in this subject. The knowledge and understanding and skills developed through the study of GCSE Sociology will also provide a basis for further learning and career choices.

Why choose Eduqas?

Direct access to Subject specialists

Unlimited access to free resources

Face-to-face professional learning courses

Support from our regional representatives

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Upcoming Courses

Materials from previous events

More events coming soon. Make sure you sign up for updates to know when dates are released.

There are no live events currently scheduled for this qualification.

Our annual programme is published and open for bookings during the summer term. Sign up for the latest updates here.

Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website and/or under the Materials tab.

Please visit our secure website to view training materials for this subject.

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Find out more about the Eduqas Sociology GCSE. From GCSE Sociology past papers to revision guides and teacher tools, you'll find it all here.

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GCSE Sociology AQA

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GCSE Sociology helps students to gain knowledge and understanding of key social structures, processes and issues through the study of families, education, crime and deviance and social stratification.

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Pearson (Edexcel) Health and Social Care

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Information for students and teachers of our BTEC AAQs in Health and Social Care (2025), including key documents and the latest news.

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AAQ Health and Social Care

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Make sure you read this and work on any areas you feel you have less knowledge on

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Create a bespoke scheme of work using the extensive range of resources we have provided for each specification.

Each specification has been broken down into statements and mapped to individual teaching activities.

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AS and A Level - Sociology - H180, H580 (from 2015)

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Create a bespoke scheme of work using the extensive range of resources we have provided for each specification. Each specification has been broken down into statements and mapped to individual teaching activities.

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Make sure you read this and work on any areas you feel you have less knowledge on

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Everything you need to provide quality Citizenship education. Expert advice, CPD, training, conferences, resources, journal.

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Specification

First teaching: 2017
First assessment: 2019

Here you'll find everything you need to prepare for A level Politics, including our specification and sample assessment materials.

AS level qualifications 2022

First teaching: 2017
First assessment: 2018

Here you'll find everything you need to prepare for AS level Politics, including our specification and sample assessment materials.
New A level mocks service

Mark Battye

Government and Politics

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AS and A level Politics is changing from 2017. Find out more on our website.

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Find out more about Eduqas Level 3 Criminology here. From criminology past papers to teaching resources and training, we have all you need here.

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PSHE Association | Charity and membership body for PSHE education

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A membership association and charity, we support over 60,000 teachers and schools with PSHE resources, training, guidance and advice.

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Assessment overview

All components include synoptic assessment.

Students must complete 01, 02 and either 03 or 04 to be awarded the OCR A Level in Law.

Content overview

Students develop knowledge and understanding of the English legal system, the nature of law and both private and public law. They develop their understanding of legal method and reasoning through the study of statutory interpretation and judicial precedent.

Component 01: The legal system and criminal law

Section A: The legal system focuses on civil and criminal courts, the legal professions, and access to justice. Students develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system. They will gain a critical awareness of the legal system.

Section B: Criminal law focuses on the rules and general elements of criminal law, criminal liability, offences against the person, offences against property and defences. Students develop their understanding of criminal law, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of criminal law.

Component 02: Law making and the law of tort

Section A: Law making focuses on law making in England and Wales as well as the European Union. Students develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary. They will gain a critical awareness of law making in England and of EU law.

Section B: The law of tort focuses on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers' liability and remedies. Learners develop their understanding of the law of tort, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law of tort.

Component 03: The nature of law and Human rights

In Section A: The nature of law focuses on the nature of law in a wider context and how it interacts with morality, justice and society.

Section B: Human rights law focuses on the protection of human rights and freedoms, key provisions of the European convention on human rights and the restrictions and enforcement of human rights law. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding, the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law.

Component 04: The nature of law and the law of contract

Section A: The nature of law focuses on the nature of law in a wider context and how it interacts with morality, justice and society.

Section B: The law of contract focuses on the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding, the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law.

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OCR AS and A Level Law (from 2020) qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources, learning resources

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Great resources for sociologists

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Free membership for trainee teachers. Make sure you join

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The Chartered College of Teaching is the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation . We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

We are supporting the profession to shape the future of teaching. In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that teachers are celebrated for their expertise and professionalism and that teachers have the opportunity to have their voice heard through consultations, surveys and roundtables. The Chartered College of Teaching is an unequivocally positive voice for teaching, raising the status of the profession to benefit teachers, their students and the whole of society.

"Teachers and schools are at the heart of what we do. We want to support the teaching profession to thrive in an optimal, research-informed way, providing the best possible education for children and young people."

Professor Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching

Supporting your profession

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The Chartered College of Teaching is the recognised professional body for teachers. We are focused on celebrating, supporting and connecting teachers.

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