Introduction to the AQA Baccalaureate

 

The AQA Baccalaureate (AQA Bacc) gives students an edge in the highly competitive process of moving from school to employment and higher education.

By combining core A-level subjects with wider learning and enrichment activities it enables them to display the personal skills (as well as academic abilities) needed to make this transition successfully, such as leadership, commitment and problem solving.

The AQA Bacc comprises:

  • 3 A-levels subjects (students' main subject choices)
  • independent learning through the Extended Project Qualification
  • skills development through Enrichment activities: work related learning, community participation and personal development
  • breadth through an AS level in General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship, Science in Society or World Development (WJEC only).

Students can complete the AQA Bacc based on A-levels awarded by any awarding body to achieve a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction.

The overall AQA Bacc grade indicates consistency of performance in A-levels and the EPQ, achievement in a broadening subject and the development of valuable skills, aptitudes and personal qualities via work experience, volunteering and personal development activities.