A Level Citizenship Studies AQA (Full AS + A2). A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain A Level A Level in Citizenship Studies. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning A Level Citizenship Studies is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the A Level Citizenship Studies exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning A Level Citizenship Studies course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required. The concept of citizenship suggests an individual that is fully aware of their rights and responsibilities and who will play a co-operative, active and fulfilling role within the society in which they live. Citizens are expected to obey the laws and customs of where they live and to participate in civic society, either at the basic level of voting in elections or by more significant levels of civic and political involvement. This course is designed to allow you to study at your own pace and is designed to develop an interest and understanding of Citizenship. FORMAT OF COURSE (Modules Overview) There are many modules that make up A-Level Citizenship Studies. The main modules are as follows: AS Level Unit 1: CIST1 - Identity, Rights and Responsibilities, Unit 2: CIST2 - Democracy, Active Citizenship and Participation, A2 Level, Unit 3: CIST3- Power and Justice, Unit 4: CIST4 - Global Issues and Making a Difference. HOME STUDY SUPPORT Your tutor will support you with your project formulation and give you guidance with appropriate topics and ideas. You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact a Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%. Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material in the Student Support Portal. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs. Further information can be obtained through AQA. The final assessment criteria and structure is the same regardless of which approach you choose. COURSE ASSESSMENT For each module there are two or three formal tutor-marked assessments which, when completed, should be sent to your tutor, via e-mail or conventional post. All of the information within the units is written in line with the requirements of the examination board specification and the demands of the examination. All units are broken down into clear subject topics, and students should spend the amount of time studying for each topic as advised by their course tutor. Each topic module has been written for ease of understanding and topic coverage may be of different length and difficulty depending on the level of detail and information required. You will need to study the modules in the sequence provided. The AS and A2 modules link together and assessment is all done by examination as there is no coursework option.