UK Citizenship

Information about British citizenship, identity, and civic participation in the UK. Articles cover legal aspects, cultural identity, education requirements, and citizenship testing.

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 it really means to be a good citizen and find out where you stand in your community.

The British Citizenship Test

Pass the 45-minute British citizenship test by proving your knowledge of UK history, society and culture.

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 goes beyond legal status—it means understanding and participating in your country's culture.

What Is Devolution?

How the UK gives regions like Scotland and Wales power to govern themselves while keeping central control.

Would You Pass GCSE Citizenship?

Test your knowledge of what GCSE citizenship actually requires, beyond just being a good person in everyday life.