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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in General Studies

Qualification summary

The purpose and aims of the GCE in General Studies are to:
•view issues from a wider range of perspectives than those offered by subject specialisms
•integrate knowledge from a range of disciplines in order to develop an understanding of the interrelationship between them and encourage a broader and deeper understanding of issues
•think logically and creatively in order to assess the relative merits of evidence
•make informed judgments
•reach justifiable conclusions.

Qualification details

500/2669/0
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
3
GCE AS - GCE AS Level
Single Award
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2014
Certification end date:
31/08/2015
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English
This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression to higher education or employment. Students may progress to the full A level in this subject from this qualification.
No specific job occupation
  • 14 Preparation for Life and Work
    • 14.1  Foundations for Learning and Life
180
A/B/C/D/E
Written Examination
All AS units are assessed through independent assessment
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The Advanced Subsidiary GCE consists of two mandatory AS units (1 and 2).
  • GS -  AS GCE in General Studies
    Students must complete both units.
    • F/500/7081 - Challenges for Society
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 50.00%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.
    • J/500/7082 - The Individual in Society
      The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 50.00%.
      Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
      • Written Examination.