GCSE Sociology Specification

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Sociology specification comparison by exam board
BoardSpec codeExam structureTiers
AQA81922 papers · 1h 45m each · 100 marks eachWeighting 50% eachUntiered
Cambridge IGCSE (CIE)04952 papers · varied lengths · 80 marks eachWeighting 50% eachUntiered

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AQA GCSE Sociology

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