The Academy of Social Sciences congratulates everyone receiving their GCSE results today.
Published this morning, this year’s results show that social science continues to be a popular choice for students taking their GCSEs, with 472,438 entries for exams in business studies, economics, geography and statistics across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Geography, which is part of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), remains the sixth most studied GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with 297,411 entries in 2024. In addition, business studies, economics and statistics have all seen significant percentage increases in the number of entries in 2024 compared to 2023, with business studies seeing an increase of 9.7% (from 123,166 entries in 2023 to 135,090 in 2024), statistics an increase of 19.9% (from 26,559 entries in 2023 to 31,844 entries in 2024), and economics an increase of 6.9% (from 7,572 entries in 2023 to 8,093 entries in 2024).
Dr Rita Gardner, Chief Executive of the Academy, said, “Congratulations to everyone receiving their GSCE results today. We’re delighted to see that the social sciences remain a popular choice for students studying their GCSEs. The skills and knowledge studying the social sciences bring, opens doors to a wide range of opportunities for further study and future career prospects. Not only do the social sciences help us to understand how the world works, but they also provide the tools to address society’s biggest challenges, shaping society for the better.”