General Studies AS/A2

EXAMINATION BOARD AQA
AS SPECIFICATION CODE 5766
A2 SPECIFICATION CODE 6766

Course Introduction:
This course provides students with opportunities for examining questions and the making of judgements from a broader standpoint than that of a single discipline.

General Studies complements all other subjects studied at A Level and enhances skills which will help you do better in these subjects. It helps you develop your thinking, gives you a better understanding of the modern world, making you an all round more informed person. It can also contribute points to gain entrance to university.

Students will study General Studies in Yr 12 with most students continuing to the full A level in Year 13. There will be three timetabled lessons a fortnight for both Yr 12 and Yr 13.

The course studied is designed to encourage students to:

• Explore a full range of issues in five main areas: Science and Technology, Society and Politics, Arts and Media, Industry and Commerce and Beliefs and Values. This means you will be covering anything from nuclear weapons to changing the UK voting system and equal opportunities. A chance to really get to grips with many of the major issues facing us in society today

Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:

GCSE Grade B in English Language

Course Assessment:

AS Level (Year 12)
Two terminal examinations

Unit 1 – Conflict

Unit 2 – Space

A2 Level (Year 13)
Two terminal examinations

Unit 3 – Power

Unit 4 – Change