AS/A Level GCE

AS/A Level GCEs have been revised for first teaching 2008. View the new qualifications which includes specifications, SAMs and training dates. View the transitional arrangements page for further information on the transition between legacy and new specifications.

The legacy A Level qualifications are designed to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject. Those who gain AS/A Level GCEs can follow a pathway to employment or further education.

This page lists all current qualifications for AS/A Level GCE. To access documents and information related to AS/A Level GCE, click on the qualification name.

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Overview

AS/A Level GCE are designed to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject. Those who gain AS/A Level GCEs can follow a pathway to employment or to further or higher education.

AS/A Level GCEs are offered at Level 3 of the National Qualifications Framework and are targeted at post-16 candidates. The qualifications are unit-based - in most cases candidates must take three AS units to be able to claim an AS award. To achieve an Advanced GCE qualification, candidates must usually go on to take a further three units at A2 level. The AS Level is designed for the first year of a two-year course of study.

The qualifications are assessed depending upon the subject being studied but normally include a mixture of OCR-moderated coursework and OCR-set and marked external assessment. Practical tests are also included for some subjects.