Examination Board: AQA
Introduction
Citizenship Studies offers pupils the chance to research, discuss, engage and act upon the issues that affect them and their community.
The course is divided into 4 themes that run throughout the course.
- Community action and active citizenship
- Being a citizen in the UK: democracy and identity
- Fairness and justice
- Global issues and making a difference
Why Citizenship?
Citizenship Studies gives you the chance to examine and make a difference to the kind of society that you want to live in. You will learn about:
- Action that you can take to bring about change
- How the country is run
- Your rights as a citizen in the UK
- Your input to local and global issues