Home Economics AS Level
Home Economics is a vibrant, relevant and popular subject option at AS and A Level. The course aims to prepare young people for life in a consumer orientated society, developing skills such as management through combining theory with practice in order to solve problems and hence promote understanding of contemporary issues.
The specification is made up of four units. Students are required to study two units for AS and a further two units for the full Advanced GCE course. All units are compulsory.
The units are outlined in more detail in the table below:
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Unit
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Summary of Content
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AS 1: Nutrition for Optimal Health
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AS 2: Priority Health Issues
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A2 1: Consumer Issues
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A2 2: Research-based assignment
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Coursework assignment
This module requires the submission of a report on a research-based activity which should not exceed 4,000 words. The activity should address a clearly defined, focused area of the specification content and involve the use of primary and secondary sources. The coursework assignment should provide opportunities for candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the connections and relationships between some of the aspects of Home Economics represented in this specification.
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ASSESSMENT
TERMINAL EXAMINATION (75%): Students must complete three examinations: two at AS Level and one at A2 level. Each unit exam will contribute 25% towards the final A-Level grade.
INTERNALLY ASSESSED ASSIGNMENT (25%): one piece of written coursework, which is based on a research based activity.
The course provides a sound basis for students progressing to courses in Further and Higher Education and it is a very useful background for all career areas, particularly:
Food Science, Consumer Studies, Teaching, Hospitality Management, Catering, Dietetics, Demonstration of Food and Food Products, Food and Recipe Production, Nutritionists, Social Services and Caring Professions, including Medicine.
