In these times of globalisation, with a world facing global issues like climate change and terrorism, understanding citizenship has become truly interesting! Are you fascinated by Global challenges? Switched on by power and justice? Then this A Level in Citizenship is for you. It explores our rights and responsibilities and how with cooperation there is an opportunity to make a real difference.

The awareness of your place in the world and how our society functions are valuable skills that will make an impact in whatever career you choose. However, this may be especially useful if you plan to pursue a career in government or the civil service.

Our course is designed in bite sized sections so it is easy to learn step by step and don’t forget our Tutors are here to support you throughout your A Level in Citizenship. Start Learning today!

Etudiants Internationaux 

En ces temps de mondialisation, la société est confrontée par des problèmes mondiaux comme le changement climatique et le terrorisme.

De plus en plus d’individus quittent leurs pays chaque année ; ils cherchent un climat plus ensoleillé et ils ont l'espoir de trouver des meilleurs emplois et une meilleure qualité de vie. La « citoyenneté » est alors devenue un sujet intéressant ; reste-t-on Belge s’il l’on quitte la Belgique ? Si on se sent Allemand devrait-on avoir le droit de devenir un citoyen Allemand ?

Le « A Level Citizenship Studies » cours traite de nombreuses questions qui nous affectent aujourd’hui. Cela vous permettra de voir comment fonctionne notre société et vous aider à développer les compétences qui vont vous servir tout au long de votre carrière. Ce cours peut être particulièrement utile si vous envisagez une carrière dans l'administration ou le service civil.

Distance Learning Support

At Start Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 18 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course.

Home Study Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills are required. We recommend you have general skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE course or equivalent.

At Start Learning we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

Recommended Hours of Study

It is recommended that 200 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the AS and A2 examinations.

Distance Learning Course Contents

A Level Citizenship Studies consists of AS Level and A2 Level

AS Level
Unit 1 – CIST1 – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
• What is a Citizen?
• What does it mean to be British?
• Are we all equal citizens?
• What are my rights and responsibilities?
• How are my rights protected and supported?

Unit 2 – CIST2 – Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation
• Who can make a difference?
• How can I make a difference?
• Active citizenship skills and participation

A2 Level
Unit 3 – CIST3 – Power and Justice
• What is crime?
• What is Justice?
• Who speaks on our behalf?
• How is the UK governed?

Unit 4 – CIST4 – Global Issues and Making a Difference
• Universal human rights
• Global issues
• Making a difference

AS Level + A2 Level = A Level in Citizenship Studies

Learning Objectives

AS Level
Unit 1: CIST1 – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
What is a Citizen?
What does it mean to be British?
Are we all equal citizens?
What are my rights and responsibilities?
How are my rights protected and supported?

Unit 2: CIST2 – Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation
Who can make a difference?
How can I make a difference?
Active citizenship skills and participation

A2 Level
Unit 3: CIST3 – Power and Justice
What is crime?
What is Justice?
Who speaks on our behalf?
How is the UK governed?

Unit 4: CIST4 – Global Issues and Making a Difference
Universal human rights
Global issues
Making a difference

Qualification

AS +A2 = A level in Citizenship Studies.
Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Language of Examination

English

Examination Centre

You can find a full list of private candidate centres here: AQA Private Candidate Centres

Start Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate.
In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams.

Start Learning provides expertise support and advice for students in their studies through their comprehensive course packs and tutoring system. However, we do stress that it is the student’s responsibility to find a centre to register and take their exams with. We are aware that sometimes this is difficult or even impossible to arrange.

Now we have come to an arrangement with a centrally located centre where Start Learning students will be able to take their exams. It is the English Maths Science Tuition & Educational Centre, located in Birmingham, right in the centre of England.

We realise this may still involve a good deal of travelling for some students but the long-term benefits of being able to gain A Levels far outweigh the short-term  expense and inconvenience.

For further information, please go to:
http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php

or: English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd.
40 Showell Green lane
Sparkhill
Birmingham,
B11 4JP
England
United Kingdom

Tel: 0121-771-1298

The contract for sitting exams is between you and the centre and we will provide you with comprehensive instructions on when and how to deal with the examination centre.

Summary of Examinations

Unit 1 – CIST1 – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
Percentage: 40% of AS Level, 20% of A Level
Examination Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 60 marks
Format: Source-based questions and mini-essay questions

Unit 2 – CIST2 – Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation
Percentage: 60% of As Level, 30% of A Level
Examination Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 90 marks
Format: Source-based question and mini-essay plus structured question on active citizenship participation. Candidates bring their Active Citizenship Profile into the exam.

Unit 3 – CIST3 – Power and Justice
Percentage: 25% of A Level
Examination Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Marks: 80 marks
Format: Structured questions in two sections

Unit 4 – CIST4 – Global Issues and Making a Difference
Percentage: 25 % of A Level
Examination Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 80 marks
Format: Structured questions plus source-based question on active citizenship Source topic released in advance to allow research.

Qualification
AS +A2 = A level in Citizenship Studies. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.