• Units
• Assessment objectives

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit A341: Rights and Responsibilities - Getting Started as an Active Citizen

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Our rights and responsibilities to each other, within families and within the wider community. Our rights and responsibilities as citizens within the economy and welfare systems. Our rights and responsibilities as global citizens. Campaigning to raise awareness and advocate action within the school, college or local community to support people's rights or promote responsibilities.	Controlled assessment 37 hours 30 marks	30% full course 60% short course

Unit A342: Identity, Democracy and Justice – Understanding our Role as Citizens

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Citizenship, identity and community in the United Kingdom. Fairness and justice in decision-making and the law Democracy and voting. The United Kingdom's relationships in Europe, including the European Union (EU), and relationships with the Commonwealth and United Nations (UN).	Computer-based test or written examination 1 hour 40 marks	20% full course 40% short course

Unit A343: Rights and Responsibilities – Leading the Way as an Active C Understanding

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Our rights and responsibilities at school/college and within the wider community. Our rights and responsibilities as citizens within the economy and welfare systems. Extending understanding of a Global Citizen's rights and responsibilities.	Written examination 1 hour 40 marks	20% full course

Unit A344: Identity, Democracy and Justice – Extending Our Understanding Citizen

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Taking action to support rights and engage in democratic processes. Extending understanding of the legal and justice system. Democracy and voting.	Controlled assessment 37 hours 30 marks	30% full course

Short Courses

We also offer a Short Course in GCSE Citizenship Studies, equivalent to half a GCSE. This offers several advantages:

• There are only two units to complete
• Learners who are interested in a particular subject, but don't have time to study a full course, have more learning options
• Learners can study a wider range of subjects
• Timetabling for shorter courses can be easier for your centre
• More able students can complement their studies by taking additional short courses
• Short courses can be spread over one or two years.

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Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Citizenship Studies.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of citizenship concepts, issues and terminology.

AO2

Apply skills, knowledge and understanding when planning, taking and evaluating citizenship actions in a variety of contexts.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate issues and evidence, including different viewpoints, to construct reasoned arguments and draw conclusions.

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