Astor College

General Studies

 General Aims 

Break down of the 2 unit AS and 4 unit Advanced GCE 

AS (two externally assessed units) 

Staffing

Mrs V Chamberlain

Miss S Cloke

Mrs A Crocker

Mrs S Fountain

Mr T Goodwin

Mrs J Walton

 Module 1 The Social Domain

• Political systems, processes and goals
• Social and economic trends and constraints
• Explanation and evaluation of human behaviour

Module 2 Culture, Arts and Humanities

• Beliefs, values and moral reasoning
• Media and communication
• Creativity and innovation 

Module 3 Science, Mathematics and Technology

• Characteristics of the sciences
• Understanding of scientific methods, principles, criteria and application
• Mathematical reasoning and its application 

A2 (two externally assessed units)

 Staffing

 Mr T Goodwin 

 Module 1 The Social Domain

• Examination and appreciation of ideologies and values in society
• The nature of objectivity in social sciences
• The relationship between law, society and ethics 

Module 2 Culture, Arts and Humanities

• Religious beliefs and experiences
• Media and communication
• An understanding and appreciation of the changing nature and importance of culture 

Module 3 Science, Mathematics and Technology

• The nature of scientific objectivity and the question of progress
• Social, ethical and environmental implications and consequences of scientific discoveries and technological developments
• The moral responsibility of scientists
• The relationship between technology, science, society and ideology
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Module 4 Thinking and Analytical Skills 

• Skills
• Thinking and Analytical Skills

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