General Studies

A/AS Syllabus Content :

Culture, Morality, Arts and Humanities, Science, Mathematics and Technology, Society, Politics and the Economy.

Teaching Style / Methods of Study :

During each of the two years, you will attend lessons with six different teachers who focus on particular areas of the specification. There is a mixture of discussion and study of past examination questions.

Attraction and value of subject :

• The General Studies course is wide-ranging and is of general interest.
• It gives students specialising in scientific subjects the opportunity to discuss and examine aspects of the Arts and Humanities.
• It gives students specialising in Arts and Humanities subjects the chance to maintain and develop their scientific and mathematical skills.

Application of subject beyond school :

• An A level in General Studies is a useful extra qualification to offer to Universities to which you are applying and is frequently included in conditional offers from universities.
• It also shows to prospective employers that you have the capacity to deal with issues outside your own specialist area.