International GCSE Sociology (9292)
An engaging and relevant introduction to the study of Sociology, allowing students to develop critical analysis and independent thinking skills
- For first teaching from September 2026, with first exams from May/June 2028.
- Specification content has been carefully designed to be appropriate for international and multicultural schools, ensuring no student is disadvantaged through arbitrary barriers.
- Emphasises real world application of sociology, providing students with opportunities draw on their own experiences and use examples from their own society or a society they are familiar with.
- Careful consideration has been taken regarding the amount of classical and modern sociological theory that students will study to create a manageable, engaging specification.
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Teaching resources available
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- Download the specification.
- View specimen papers and mark schemes.
- The OxfordAQA International GCSE Sociology switching guide.
- View our training courses to help you deliver OxfordAQA International GCSE Sociology.
- From Oxford University Press: fully-matched Student Book and digital teaching resources available ahead of first teaching in 2026 – register your interest to request a digital inspection copy.
Assessment
First exams from May/June 2028
Paper 1
• Families
• Education
• Research methods
• Written exam
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 60 marks
• 50% of GCSE
Paper 2
• Differences and inequalities
• Socialization and social control
• Research methods
• Written exam
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• 60 marks
• 50% of GCSE
Thinking about switching to OxfordAQA?
Take a look at:
- Example specimen exam paper and mark scheme for Paper 1.
- The OxfordAQA International GCSE Sociology switching guide.
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