EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Citizenship Studies (Short Course)
Qualification summary
This GCSE in citizenship (Short Course) will enable students to:
•engage with topical citizenship issues and contribute to debates on challenges facing society involving a wide range of political, social and ethical ideas, issues and problems in different contexts (local to global)
•develop and apply understanding of key citizenship concepts (justice, democracy, rights and responsibilities, identities and diversity) to deepen their understanding of society and how communities change over time
•use an enquiring, critical approach to distinguish facts, opinions and bias, build arguments and make informed judgements
•develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to take action with others to address citizenship issues in their communities.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
Students could progress to a programme of GCE Advanced level qualifications including Government and Politics. Also students could progress to vocational qualifications focussing on work in the community.
No specific job occupation
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14 Preparation for Life and Work
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14.1
Foundations for Learning and Life
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
Each unit will be assessed independently. However the teaching of units can be carried out in a holistic way.
The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Citizenship Studies (Short Course) consists of two mandatory units, students must complete both units. Unit 1 is externally assessed and unit 2 is assessed internally under controlled conditions.