What is the AQA BACC?

The AQA Baccalaureate is an additional qualification that you can take alongside your A Levels. It makes you well rounded because, as well as 3 A Levels, the AQA Baccalaureate includes qualifications such as an AS subject for breadth, an Extended Project for independent learning and any enrichment activity that you do in 6th Form.
And it gives you an edge with employers and universities… because it demonstrates that you’ve got real life skills as well.

q Three A Level subjects
q General Studies
q Extended Project
q Enrichment Activity

What does Enrichment involve?

Enrichment activity falls into three core areas:
1 – Work-related learning, including work experience
2 – Community participation, such as voluntary service
3 – Personal development, like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.

How do I show what enrichment I have done?

By recording your activities – you’ll need at least 100 hours in a minimum of two of these three areas. You can record your evidence on line, using a specially created e-diary, which allows you to log (and blog).

How is the Bacc Graded?
There are three grades, which reflect the consistent achievement in your A Level subjects and your Extended Project.

• A Level and Extended Project Grade at E or above result in an AQA Baccalaureate
• A Level and Extended Project Grade at C or above result in an AQA Baccalaureate with Merit
• A Level and Extended Project Grade at A or above result in an AQA Baccalaureate with Distinction.