Course Level: |
AS & A2 Level |
| Length of Course: |
AS One-year, which can be extended to the full A Level by completing the second year.
A2 Two years. |
Examination Board:
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Edexcel
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Description of Course: |
The course is structured to enable students to develop a greater understanding of human knowledge and behaviour by examining a wide range of topical issues which effect society now and which will have a significant impact in the future. The approach is interdisciplinary and will integrate knowledge and issues from a range of disciplines rather than being confined to discreet subject knowledge. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their own critical interpretation of issues, discuss and present their own ideas and become more aware of the strengths and weakness of the different types of evidence they use. It particularly supports subjects like Media Studies, Sociology, Economics, Business Studies, Government & Politics, Environmental Science and English
Syllabus content:
AS:
This will consist of two units:
Unit 1 Challenges for Society This unit explores the challenges for society, whether they are scientific, technological or moral. It looks at issues such as nuclear power, genetics, climate change and asks what makes a humane society.
Unit 2 The Individual in Society This unit explores the individual in society and asks what influences behaviour and where values and opinions come from. It looks at such issues as developments in travel and new communication systems, peer groups, multi-culturalism, media influences, bloggers.
A2:
This will consist of two units:
Unit 3 Change and Progress This unit explores the nature of change and progress in different fields of human experience: art, science and technology. It looks at such issues as education, industrialisation, employment, changes in male and female roles, equality and human rights.
Unit 4 Beliefs, Values and Responsibilities This unit explores the unifying themes of values and beliefs that societies develop to guide the behaviour of individuals and groups. It looks at such issues as religious belief, social norms, anti-social behaviour, deviance and creativity. |
Possible Career Pathways: |
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Further Advice: |
| Further information can be provided by Mr Spencer at Kirkley High School, Mr Lattimore at Benjamin Britten High School or Mrs Preston at Denes High School. |
Course Work Placement: |
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Course Entry Guidelines: |
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Course Additional Information: |
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