Citizenship Studies A Level (Full AS + A2)

Stonebridge Associated Colleges

A Level

In Bude

£ 399 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Bude

Citizenship Studies A Level Course Closely based on the AQA A-Level Citizenship specification, this A-Level Citizenship home study course explores and debates the issues relevant to local and global citizenship, helping students to take an informed and effective role in society. The course will give you a valuable overview of contemporary citizenship issues, allowing you to become an active and engaged global citizen.  In this course, you will learn more about such concepts as identity, democracy, power and justice and you will be encouraged to approach different viewpoints and opinions critically, in order to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary debates surrounding modern citizenship. The course encourages an active and participatory approach to citizenship, including the opportunity to conduct individual research in an area of personal interest. This course encourages candidates to: communicate different views, ideas and perspectives select, analyse and evaluate information in order to construct reasoned and coherent arguments plan, make decisions, and advocate on citizenship issues work with others, make decisions, propose alternative solutions and form conclusions This course is aimed at those seeking to prepare for study at university level, or for those who simply want to become a more informed member of society.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bude (Cornwall)
Stonebridge House, Ocean View Road, EX23 8ST

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Citizenship
  • IT

Course programme

Syllabus

This course consists of four units:

AS Level

Unit 1: CIST1 Identity, Rights and Responsibilities

  • What is a Citizen?
  • What does it mean to be British?
  • Are we all equal citizens?
  • What are my rights and responsibilities?
  • How are my rights protected and supported?

Written paper: 1 hour 15 minutes

Unit 2: CIST2 Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation

  • Who can make a difference?
  • How can I make a difference?
  • Active citizenship skills and participation

Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes

A2 Level

Unit 3: CIST3 Power and Justice

  • What is crime?
  • What is Justice?
  • Who speaks on our behalf?
  • How is the UK governed?

Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes

Unit 4: CIST4 Global Issues and Making a Difference

  • Universal human rights
  • Global issues
  • Making a difference

Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes

For further details visit:

http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/gce/humanities/citizenship_overview.php

Exams

Exams are taken at an AQA centre and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300 hrs.

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