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Citizenship
Course Overview
A Level Citizenship Studies Distance Learning Course
You will have to find a testing centre in your area to check on the cut off dates for coursework or use our centres in Birmingham, Bristol or Harrogate who will be more than happy to help you. See below for further information
Did you know Mydistance Learning sends out the whole course when you order with us and not in sections like some other training providers?
Neither are our courses on-line so you can study wherever you are such as on a train without the need for computer access.
Exam Format
A Level Citizenship Studies consists of 4 units in total:
AS Level = 2 units
A2 Level = 2 units
AS Level
Unit 1: CIST1 – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
Written paper: 1 hour 15 minutes
Unit 2: CIST2 – Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation
Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
A2 Level
Unit 3: CIST3 – Power and Justice
Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Unit 4: CIST4 – Global Issues and Making a Difference
Written paper: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course summary
The concept of citizenship suggests an individual that is fully aware of their rights and responsibilities and who will play a co-operative, active and fulfilling role within the society in which they live.
Citizens are expected to obey the laws and customs of where they live and to participate in civic society, either at the basic level of voting in elections or by more significant levels of civic and political involvement.
Course Outline
An outline of what is offered in our A Level Citizenship Studies course:
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
Summary of Assessments
Unit 1: CIST1 – Identity, Rights and Responsibilities
• 40% of AS Level
• 20% of A Level
• 1 hour 15 minutes written paper
• 60 raw marks
Source-based questions and mini-essay questions
Unit 2: CIST2 – Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation
• 60% of As Level
• 30% of A Level
• 1 hour 30 minutes written paper
• 90 raw marks
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
• 25% of A Level
• 1 hour 20 minutes written paper
• 80 raw marks
Structured questions in two sections
Unit 4: CIST4 – Global Issues and Making a Difference
• 25 % of A Level
• 1 hour 30 minutes written paper
• 80 raw marks
Structured questions plus source-based question on active citizenship Source topic released in advance to allow research.
Assignment Information
Throughout the course there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked questions, to enable students to monitor their progress.
As you work through the course, take time to complete the activities as this will give you a greater understanding of the subject matter and allow you to practice your new found knowledge.
These activities do not have to be submitted as they are for your own study. You will find your tutor assessments at the end of each unit.
You should complete your tutor marked assessments as you go through the units and then submit your completed assignment at the end of every completed subject topic e.g.: when you have completed each unit , and then submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
Recommended hours of study
It is recommended that 200 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the A Level Examinations.
Support
As a student of UK Open Learning you will have access to tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.
Examination Centres
MyDistance 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.
UK Open 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 centres in Birmingham, Bristol and Harrogate so please contact them directly for fees and a timetable.
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
Recommended Centres
English Maths Science Tuition Centre Ltd.
40 Showell Green lane
Sparkhill
Birmingham,
B11 4JP
England
United Kingdom
Tel: 0121-771-1298
http://www.englishandmaths.com/Index.php
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3A Tutors Ltd
1A High Street
Staple Hill
Bristol
BS16 5HA
Tel: 0117 9109931
Email: enquiries@3at.org.uk
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Harrogate Tutorial College
2 The Oval
Harrogate
HG2 9BA
Telephone +44(0)1423 501041
E-Mail study@htcuk.org
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Campbell Harris Tutors Ltd
185 Kensington High Street
London
W8 6SH
Telephone 020 7937 0032
Email principal@campbellharris.co.uk
Web Site http://campbellharris.co.uk/Content.asp?ID=18
Please visit AQA for exam information.
http://www.aqa.org.uk/admin/p_private.php
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.
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