--- title: "Social Science" url: "https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/social-science" school: "Knutsford Academy" --- # Social Science - Business Studies GCSE - Psychology GCSE - Health & Social Care Level 2 - Curriculum Maps ### Business Studies GCSE (Social Science Faculty) #### Course Summary Business GCSE covers six areas: - Business activity - Marketing - People - Operations - Finance - Influences on business - The interdependent nature of business To be successful at Business you need: - Literacy skills – comprehension, terminology - Numeracy skills – basic, KS3 - An interest in business! #### Assessment KS4 Business Assessment 165 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Business_Studies.pdf) Business Studies is assessed through four skills AO1 – Knowledge AO2 – Application of skills, planning and carrying out tasks AO3 – Analysis and evaluation, reasoned judgements, conclusions You sit two external exams (worth 50% each) 1 hour 30 mins, multiple choice, data response questions ### Psychology GCSE (Social Science Faculty) #### Course Summary The task of understanding human (and animal) behaviour is challenging and extremely interesting. This course allows students to study psychology at an introductory level, yet also gain enough insight into the subject to allow them to complete the course with a rounded knowledge on a range of psychological approaches, issues and processes. Topics studied include: **YEAR 10 (50%)** Investigating Behaviour, Criminal Behaviour, Development & Psychological Problems (50%) **YEAR 11 (50%)** Investigating Behaviour, Memory, Obedience & Sleep and Dreaming (50%) #### Assessment KS4 Psychology Assessment 78 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Psychology_Assessment_.pdf) All assessment is examination based and there is no coursework or controlled assessment for this course. All three examinations take place at the end of the second year. 1. Year 10 topics (1 hour 15 min) 2. Year 11 topics (1 hour 15 min) 3. Research in Psychology (1 hour) ### KS4 Social Sciences Curriculum Maps Business Studies GCSE Curriculum Map 153 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_GCSE_Business_Curriculum_Map.pdf) Health and Social Care (BTEC) KS4 Curriculum Map 138 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_L2_H-S_Care_Curriculum_Map.pdf) Psychology GCSE Curriculum Map 161 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Psychology_Curriculum_Map_.pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Statement](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum) - [Key Stage 3](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3) - [Key Stage 4](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4) - [Art & Design](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/art-design) - [English](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/english) - [Humanities](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/humanities-social-science) - [Languages](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/languages) - [Mathematics & Computer Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/mathematics) - [Performing Arts](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/performing-arts) - [Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/science-it) - [PE](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/sports) - [Social Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/social-science) - [Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum) - [Literacy](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/reading-and-oracy) - [Teaching and Learning](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/teaching-and-learning) - [Homework](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/homework) [![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/KA_Logo_stacked-02_white.png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Knutsford Academy** Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0EA contact@knutsfordacademy.org.uk 01565 633294 ![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(2).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company No.07538467 © Copyright 2021–2026 Knutsford Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)