UK Citizenship

Understand British citizenship requirements, processes, and what it means. Find guidance on applying, tests, and your responsibilities as a citizen.

Citizenship in the UK - English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh?

The UK has four nations with distinct identities, so British citizenship means different things depending on whether you're English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish.

Citizenship On The Curriculum

Schools in England teach citizenship to help young people understand society before GCSEs and entering work or further study.

Good Citizenship

Good citizenship goes beyond holding a passport, it's about how you show up for your community through everyday actions and volunteering.

Questionnaire: How Good a Citizen Are You?

Test yourself on what makes a good citizen and see where you stand with this quick quiz.

The British Citizenship Test

What you need to know about the British citizenship test, including who takes it and how to prepare.

The Impact of Devolution

Devolution brings real changes across government and local areas, but the costs and complications often outweigh the benefits.

The National Curriculum's Citizenship Course

GCSE citizenship tests knowledge rather than character, with coursework helping students reflect on their own experiences of being a good citizen.

What Does it Mean to be a Citizen?

Citizenship is more than just legal status, it means understanding and being part of your country's culture.

What is Devolution?

Devolution explained: why Britain's regions want more power to govern themselves.

Would You Pass GCSE Citizenship?

What the GCSE citizenship exam actually tests beyond just being a decent person in real life.