Students will investigate the relationship between the individual, the law and the state, and the nature of identities at AS level. At A2 students will study the principles of justice systems, the nature of democracy, the role of Parliament in the UK and contemporary global issues. Underpinning the course is the requirement for students to be actively engaged in a range of citizenship activities. This A level prepares students for the role of a citizen, from learning about rights and responsibilities and how the country is governed through to taking action to bring about change.
Name: Citizenship AS/A2 Level Qualification title: Citizenship AS/A2 Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Units Unit 1 – 40% of AS, 20% of A level Written Paper, 1 hour 15 minutes. 60 marks Source-based questions and mini-essay questions. Unit 2 – 60% of AS, 30% of A level Written Paper, 1 hour 30 minutes. 90 marks Source-based question and mini-essay plus structured question on active citizenship participation. Candidates bring their Active Citizenship Profile into the examination. A2 Units Unit 3 – 25% of A level. Written Paper, 1 hour 30 minutes. 80 marks Structured questions in two sections. Unit 4 – 25% of A level Written Paper, 1 hour 30 minutes. 80 marks Structured questions plus source-based question on active citizenship. Source topic released in advance to allow research. Awarding - Created 20151118 15:48:06 Updated 20151118 15:48:30
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