AS/A2 Citizenship

A Level

In Warrington

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Warrington

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Warrington (Cheshire)
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WA4 6RD

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On request

About this course

You should have at least a grade C in GCSE English Language.

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AS / A2 Citizenship Studies

WHY TAKE CITIZENSHIP STUDIES?
If you value your civil liberties and want to explore further the implications of living in a democratic society, this may be the course for you. The Citizenship course focuses on: rights and responsibilities, what it means to be an active citizen and notions of identity, democracy, justice, power and participation. Students studying Law, Public Services, Sociology or Politics will find the course of particular interest and relevance.

WHAT ARE THE KEY AREAS OF STUDY?
At AS Level, you will focus on:
Identity and Democracy - What it means to be British, and if there is equality amongst citizens. You will explore a citizen's rights and responsibilities, and how these are protected and supported.
Community Action and Active Citizenship - You will consider who can make a difference in society, examining the nature of power in the UK. Topics include the influence of the media and the impact of government. You will also explore the role of individual citizens, and how, through pressure groups and campaigns, they work together to bring about change.

At A2 Level, the course focuses on:
Power and Justice - What are crime and justice? Who speaks on the citizen's behalf? How is the UK governed?
Global Issues and Making a Difference - Universal Human Rights; Global Issues; Active Citizenship.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I NEED AND DEVELOP?
You should have a strong interest in current affairs. Study of topical issues will also aid you in developing skills in effective debating, essay-writing and in analysing and presenting arguments. You will participate in an active Citizenship project, developing teamwork and independent study skills.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
The two units at AS and A2 Level are all assessed by written examination. The papers consist of source-based questions and short essays.

PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Students studying Citizenship have participated in events such as a Parliamentary Day, where they took part in a range of activities
organised by visiting speakers from Parliament.

AS/A2 Citizenship

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