CGC Oakgrove Ebook 3.0

Citizenship Studies

What kind of person do I need to be? Are you passionate about justice, democracy or community cohesion? Do you want to be an active member of society and campaign on issues that affect you? Do you want to advocate change or help people know their rights? If you can answer yes to any of these, than this subject may well be wor th exploring fur ther. It would be beneficial if you were an active volunteer with a charity, church or community group as this would give context to your studies but it isn’t essential. How do I get there? If you enjoy this subject you could go on to explore some of its content with A level Politics, Sociology, Law, Media Studies or Communication and Culture. There are some citizenship elements in the BTEC in Public Services which can be studied at level 2 and 3 for those who are considering working in uniform services or other public services. At degree level you could focus your studies on any of the subjects mentioned or consider; Media and Communication, International Relations, Community or Social Care. You could end up becoming an Immigration Lawyer, UN Disaster Coordinator, Social Worker, Political Lobbyist or a Diplomatic Service Officer depending on the route you take.

What skills will I learn? This course explores a number of themes including democracy, law, rights and responsibilities of citizens in a modern society and issues such as cohesion, tolerance and respecting difference. You will learn to critique sources of information, debate relevant issues, develop a political literacy on how governments operate, and might take action on community issues that you see. You will learn how to research, evaluate and communicate your understanding of the subject matter as well as apply your learning to different contexts. The subject will also encourage you to develop empathy, team work and problem solving skills.