Full TimeA/ AS Citizenship: Social Science

Full Time AS Citizenship: Social Science

Course Description:
At AS Level the specification enables students to develop a range of skills which can be applied far beyond the study of Citizenship. Candidates will address the relationship between the individual, the law and the state and the nature of identities, so this subject can support any of these areas of study.

Programme Content
Unit 1: Identity and Democracy
Topic list:

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

Unit 2: Community Action and Active Citizenship
Topic list

• Who can make a difference?
• How can I make a difference?

Teaching and Learning Styles

Learning will be achieved by class activities, note-taking, reading, and discussion from primary and secondary sources, videos, Internet and Citizenship sources CDROM. Teaching styles vary from short expositions to discussions and debates. A key element of this course is the opportunity to visit major, British and European Parliaments.

Level:
3

Course Type:
Full Time

Entry Requirements:
Students wishing to study AS level must have 5 GCSEs at grade C and above.

Assessment and Progression:
Modules can be taken in January and June and can be re-sat more than once. There is an examination paper for each module.

Examination BoardAQA AS
Programme Co-ordinatorJanet Relf
Teaching StaffPersonal Tutors

Progression
Successful completion of this programme, in combination with other suitable qualifications, will allow entry into a wide range of Higher Education programmes or employment.

Duration:
AS Level - 2 hours per week over 1 year

Start dates September each year

Location:
Lincoln

Fees:

If you are aged under 19 on 31st August when your programme begins you are entitled to free tuition, provided you are a European Union national. Mature students may, in certain circumstances, also qualify for help toward the cost of fees. For more information about this and other financial support available, such as Adult Learning Grant, Education Maintenance Allowance, Local, National and College Learner Support Funds for books, equipment, childcare, travel and so on please contact Student Services on 01522 876220, 01636 680680 or 01427 617471.