AS Level Citizenship

Citizenship combines the study of Politics, Law and Sociology. There are two units:
Unit I - Identity Rights and Responsibilities
Unit 2 - Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation. Unit 2 develops the role of
the citizen in terms of Community Action and Active Citizenship.
ENTRY RECOMMENDATIONS:
This course is available as an additional study option to upper 6th students within the Core Studies programme and to Access Course students.
You must be prepared to be involved in an active citizenship activity ranging from being a member of the student council, volunteering in the local community, or being involved in an event within college with a citizenship theme. Students following courses such as Sociology, Politics, and Law, or involved in some form of community service or voluntary work may find the course most accessible.
ASSESSMENT:
Two written exams.
PROGRESSION:
Citizenship is useful if you are planning a career in law, journalism, the civil service, social services, local government, public relations, and management.