AS Citizenship: Social Science
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- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
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.
- What does it mean to be British?
- Are we all equal citizens?
- What are my rights and responsibilities?
- How are my rights protected?
- 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.
Entry Requirements
Students wishing to study AS level must have 5 GCSEs at grade C and above.
Progression & Assessment
Modules can be taken in January and June and can be re-sat more than once. There is an examination paper for each module.
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Examination Board
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AQA AS
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Programme Co-ordinator
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Janet Relf
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Teaching Staff
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Personal Tutors
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Duration & Location
AS Level – 2 hours per week over 1 year
Start dates September each year
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, please contact Student Services on 01522 876220, 01636 680680 or 01427 617471.
Further Information
Jan Relf
School of Access and Advanced Education
01522 876313 or 01522 876321 or 01522 876312
