What are the changes?

While we've made some important changes and improved our GCSEs, we haven't changed everything. Here you can see which aspects of GCSE Humanities are changing, and which will stay the same.

	What changes?	What stays the same?
Structure	Learners will be given a list of titles to choose from for controlled assessment.	Learners will still be able to undertake independent research, within controlled conditions.
Content	Content has been updated particularly in Unit B031, Issues of health and welfare Learners are offered course text books and support materials Teachers are given guidance notes and support materials to help them deliver the course.	The number of approaches to the subject remains varied, i.e. research, debates, discussions and case studies The specification continues to support delivery of Religious Studies, Citizenship and Personal Social Health and Environmental Education (PSHEE).
Assessment	Coursework has been replaced by controlled assessment.	Units B031 and B032 are still assessed by written examination Unit B033 will still be internally marked and externally moderated.