Gifted and Talented Potential

Gifted and Talented (Potential)
About the Course
AS Level
The Social Domain:
* Political systems, processes and goals
* Social and economic trends and constraints
* Explanation and evaluation of human behaviour
Culture, Arts and Humanities:
* Beliefs, values and moral reasoning
* Media and communication 1
* Creativity and innovation
Science, Mathematics and Technology:
* Characteristics of the sciences (physical, life and earth)
* Understanding of scientific methods, principles, criteria and their application
* Mathematical reasoning and its application
A2 Level
The Social Domain:
* Examination and appreciation of ideologies and values in society
* The nature of objectivity in social sciences
* The relationship between law, society and ethics
Culture, Arts and Humanities:
* Religious belief and experience, and connections between them
* Media and communication 2
* An understanding and appreciation of the changing nature and importance of culture
* Aesthetic evaluation
Science, Mathematics and Technology:
* The nature of scientific objectivity and the question of progress
* Social, ethical and environmental implications and consequences of scientific discoveries and technological development
* The moral responsibility of scientists
* The relationship between technology, science, society (past and/or present) and ideology.
* Thinking and Analytical Skills
Course Aims
This interesting and wide-ranging course also enables you to gain additional UCAS points without homework.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is by two written examinations each at AS and A2 Levels.
Fees
No Course Fees for Under 19's. Over 19's must pay, or claim Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement for FREE courses .
What next?
General Studies gives you an additional AS/A Level with UCAS points. Universities consistently take General Studies into account when considering a candidate who may have underachieved in one or more of their other A Levels.