GCSE Assessment Information

GCSE (9–1) Citizenship Studies — Specification (Issue 2) (pearson.com)

The course will be assessed through two exams which are sat at the end of Year 11 covering the topics shown below:

Paper 1 — 50% of GCSE grade: Themes A–C

Paper 2 — 50% of GCSE grade: Themes D–E with one question that comes from either Theme A, B or C.

Career Opportunities

Skills learned in Citizenship are highly transferrable, students that have taken Citizenship have gone on to read Law and Politics at University, some have trained to become police officers and paramedics. This course is an excellent foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career in law, journalism, the media, international relations, politics or the civil service.

Required resources/equipment for the course

There are no requirements for this course, an interest in law and current affairs is useful as is an interest in active campaigning.