2012-13 AS/A Levels


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AS / A Levels 2012/13

 

Results

Did you know that our pass rate for students on Full-time A Level courses in 2011 was 99%?  For more details, see our latest Full-time Results summary leaflet.

 

A Levels Explained

What are the courses about?
A Levels are a path after GCSEs for those who wish to follow an academic route on to a university-level course or a career. You should initially choose subjects according to your interests and abilities, but you will then need to check that your choice fits with your career plans and works well as a combination. The College offers a very wide range of A Level courses and almost any combination is usually possible. College staff will be happy to offer you advice.

You will be expected to study three A Levels over two years. It is important that you make the right choices. The previous practice of dropping AS subjects at the end of the first year is being discouraged by many universities.

Course Duration: A Level courses are allocated 4.25 hours per week for two years, although it is possible to study an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level or an intensive AS and A2 course in one year (by exception). Some courses are only offered at AS Level and this is clearly indicated in the course information pages in this prospectus. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.

How will you be assessed?
An AS Level comprises at least one unit of coursework, the others being external examinations.  The same format exists for the A2 Level.

Specific Entry Requirements: You will be required to have a minimum of five GCSEs at A* to C grade to start an A level programme. A First Diploma will be regarded as four C grades at GCSE.  Some courses make specific requirements in terms of actual subjects and details are included within the course information in this prospectus. We also use the ALIS scoring system of awarding eight points to every GCSE achieved at A* down to one point for a G grade. We would expect a student to have an ALIS average of 5.0 to commence an A Level programme.

Additional Expenses: There may be some additional costs associated with certain courses. For example, you may need to buy core or revision text books, specialist equipment or clothes or contribute towards trips and residentials. For details of specific courses, visit www.yeovil.ac.uk, contact the College or come to one of our Information Evenings. For more information on the standard resources charge, please see page 105.

Progression: You will require at least 120 UCAS points, including a C grade at A level to access a Foundation degree, such as those available at the University Centre Yeovil. With competition for places high in most universities, you will be required to study three full A Levels or a Baccalaureate to give yourself the best opportunity for progression. Your choice of A Levels will have a major influence on which career or university course is available to you, so it is important that you check before the start your programme of study. Our staff will help to guide you in your choices at our Information Evenings and during your interview.