Sociology
Sociology offers opportunities for learners to investigate human society, cultures and social issues. The courses encourage learners to ask questions about the social world we live in. They also encourage evidence-based explanations for human social behaviour.
18-MAR-2020
Centres need to apply for approval before delivering the qualification for the first time, and must consider the resources that are available to them to do this.
In order to deliver this qualification in the next academic session, and in order for candidates to be certificated in August the following year, centres must apply for approval by the end of September of the previous year (for example, the deadline for applications for approval must be submitted by September 2020 in order to deliver and certificate the qualification by August 2021).
Subject specific requirements
Centres must demonstrate that teachers and lecturers delivering/assessing Sociology have completed at least two years successful study of Sociology at University or Higher National Diploma (HND) level (minimum SCQF level 8), including the study of research methods.
Find out more about our approval process
17-NOV-2021
We have introduced a new template for candidates to use when completing the National 5 Sociology assignment in session 2021-22 onwards.
Candidates are required to submit a physical copy of their completed assignment to SQA, which we will scan and mark electronically.
Please ensure that your candidates use the template provided when completing and submitting their assignment, as this will ensure accuracy during scanning.
The assignment template is available from the Coursework tab on the National 5 Sociology webpage along with some guidance on how to use it.
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