General Studies: AS/A2 Level

General Studies: AS and A2 Level
The General Studies course draws upon some issues that you have probably studied at GCSE whilst others will be new. It will develop greater awareness of human knowledge, understanding and behaviour and it will help you to communicate more clearly and to draw conclusions based upon evidence.

Course details
The course involves a study, across the modules Space, Power, Conflict and Change of the following five themes: Science and Technology, Society and Politics, Arts and Media, Business and Industry, Beliefs and Values.

How is it assessed?
Each unit will be assessed by a 1.5 hour exam, two in the AS year and two in the A2 year.

Course duration
One year at AS level. One year at A2 level.

What do I need to study this subject?
Five or more A*-C appropriate GCSEs or equivalent at one sitting. BTEC First if used as part of the equivalent must be at Merit or above.

Where can this lead me?
A qualification in General Studies will provide you with a wide range of career and higher education opportunities. Major employers and universities need people who have wide general knowledge and the ability to make connections between different subjects. General Studies will fill this need and boost your chances of a university place or a good job.

What are the enrichment opportunities?
Enrichment opportunities vary from year to year. We visit museums, theatres and the cinema. General Studies students have recently had the opportunity to visit Greece and the USA . It should be noted that many universities value the subject and some count it as a full A level course.