The AQA Bacc

The AQA Baccalaureate

The AQA Baccalaureate is an additional qualification towards which all Sixth Formers will work. It is offered by the AQA Examining Board, and adds greater breadth to the A Level programme. As well as studying for three A Levels, pupils will:

  • follow a course in General Studies at AS level, in itself worth up to 70 UCAS points. Examined at the end of Year 12
  • complete at least 100 hours of Enrichment Activity (including activities such as work experience, community participation, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh's Award)
  • prepare an Extended Project on a topic of their own choosing, in itself worth up to 70 UCAS points. Examined in Year 13.

This qualification gains the pupil further credit for university entry and is of course educationally highly beneficial, since it encourages the development of independent thought and action, determination, a sense of community and teamwork.

How is the AQA Baccalaureate awarded?

The AQA Bacc is awarded on consistency of achievement, as a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction; the level is determined by each pupil's A-level and EPQ grades.

AQA Bacc Award

Pass

Merit

Distinction

Depth of study - three A-levels

E or above

C or above

A or above

Extended Project Qualification

E or above

C or above

A or above

Enrichment activities

Pass

Pass

Pass

General Studies AS-level

Pass
(E or above)

Pass
(E or above)

Pass
(E or above)

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