The Welsh Baccalaureate
UCAS has recently received funding from the Welsh Assembly to promote the Welsh Baccalaureate.
The Welsh Baccalaureate was introduced in September 2003 and now has approximately 50,000 learners in 200 centres (a number which is constantly rising). It is valued by employers and universities, being advantageous both in terms of achieving academic and key development skills.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma consists of two elements: The Core Programme, which incorporates several hands-on activities, alongside the Options - the academic structure surrounding the core (in this case two A levels, or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)).
The Core has a value of 120 UCAS points, which is the equivalent of an A grade at A level, and consists of five key activities.
- Key Skills: Including Communication, ICT, Problem Solving, Working With Others, Application of Number and Improving Own Learning and Performance.
- Wales, Europe and the World: Learning about Wales and its relationship with Europe and the world. This also includes a language module.
- Work-Related Education: Working with an employer and engaging in a team enterprise activity.
- Personal and Social Education: Exploring issues such as health, relationships and family. It also includes an activity within the community.
- Individual Investigation: A chance for personal research into an area of interest within the Core or Options.
For further information on this qualification please visit the official website of the Welsh Baccaluareate.