AQA Baccalaureate

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AQA Baccalaureate
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Personal Development
Depth of study
Independent Learning
Breadth of study
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3 A-levels Any exam board Any subject
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General Studies or Critical Thinking or Citizens
hip at AS-level or above
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• 100 hours enrichment activities from at least two
  of
• Work-related learning
• Community participation
• Personal development

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• EXAMPLES
• Work-related learning-
• Young Enterprise
• Engineering Education Scheme
• Paid Work
• Work Experience

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• EXAMPLES
• Community Participation-
• CS work at school
• Volunteer work
• Charity work done for Duke of Edinburgh

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• EXAMPLES
• Personal Development
• Sport
• Music
• Drama
• World Challenge
• Duke of Edinburgh Award

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• Extended Project
• Worth half an A-level
• Any topic
• Choice of formats

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EPQ requirements Extended Essay (5000 words)
OR Other product 1000 word report
artwork creative writing dance drama
computer
programme CD DVD Presentation Production
Log
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• EPQ Examples
• Chinese Cultural Revolution
• Portrayal of Hitler in Film Theatre
• Picassos Guernica
• Particle Physics
• Stem Cell Research
• Chemistry of Smoking
• Role of sisters in Greek tragedy
• Earthquake detection
• Gandhi and Indian independence

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• GRADING
• Distinction A-grades in 3 A-levels
  Project
• Merit C-grades in 3 A-levels Project
• Pass E-grades in 3 A-levels Project

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• WHY?
• Academic Rigour Breadth Flexibility
• Recognition for extracurricular activities
• Independent learning
• Organisation responsibility

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Some Examples