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What is Non Examination Assessment (NEA)?

19/12/202019/12/2020Open College

When studying some A-Level courses, such as A-Level English or History, you will notice they have an added requirement of Non Examination Assessment (NEA), but what exactly is this? And how do you complete it? Frequently referred to as coursework, you can be forgiven for getting confused with looking at completing your NEA. But it’s actually not as complicated as you might think or fear. If you are studying an A-level in school or college that has a Non Examination Assessment element to it, then your teacher will guide you through completing this. As you work through your course syllabus, you will complete essays and homework tasks that help you… Read More

International A-Levels Frequently Asked Questions

18/12/202012/01/2022Open College

If you’re an International student thinking of studying A-Levels, you may have a few questions about International A-Levels and what they entail. So we have constructed a frequently asked questions article for you to refer to before making your decision. In no particular order, here are our International A-Levels Frequently Asked Questions: What is the Difference Between UK A-Levels and International A-Levels? The main differences between UK A-Levels and International A-Levels are the way in which the courses are studied and what the courses entail. If you are studying a UK A-Level, then for certain courses such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics, you will have to carry out practicals. And… Read More

Online A-Levels: Results Day

17/12/202017/12/2020Open College

Today marks A-Level Results Day for all those students who chose to sit their examinations in the autumnal series. 2020 has proved to be an unusual year for all, and that includes students studying online A-Levels. Due to students not being able to sit their examinations in the summer as normal, many distance learning students were unable to achieve a grade, under the new requirements, and so instead had to defer to the autumnal exam series. Although results are being delivered later in the year than usual and mostly via electronical methods, the actual process and feelings of A-Level Results Day will still remain the same. Some students will be… Read More

Studying A-Levels for Personal Interest

16/12/202002/01/2022Open College

Studying A-Levels for personal interest might not be something that you have thought of or considered. But why not? As A-Level courses are equivalent to Level 3, they are classed as entry level courses and so they give people a great foundation understanding of the subject they are based on. Even if you have no intention of going to university or even doing the examinations at the end of the course, you can still enrol and study A-Levels for personal interest and development. Many mature students opt to retake their A-Levels to see if their understanding and ability with a subject has improved over the years. Do I have to… Read More

Online A-Levels: A-Level Physics

15/12/202015/12/2020Open College

A-Level Physics has a reputation for being one of the hardest A-Level subjects available, but even with this reputation, it is a very popular and very useful subject to hold. With the study of the course you get to look at the theoretical as well as the practical as you explore the phenomena of the universe. A popular requirement for degrees relating to Medicine and Engineering, it’s easy to see why you will have to complete tasks relating to experiments, formulas and calculations, graphs, and conceptual explanations and what’s more, all of them at the same time! Can A-Level Physics be Studied Online? Absolutely yes! Even though the course itself… Read More

What is a Mature Student?

14/12/202014/12/2020Open College

When you think ‘mature student’ you can be forgiven for thinking of someone in their mid 40s or older who have started studying again, but this isn’t totally correct. Although someone in their mid 40s would fall into this category, the classification of mature student actually covers students from age 21 upwards. In other words, the term applies to someone who has returned to studying after the traditional school finishing age. You can be a mature student on many different subjects and courses, such as GCSEs or A-Levels, but the term itself is usually put into play when you apply to university. Universities often have different requirements and application methods… Read More

AS Levels – Do People still Study AS Levels?

12/12/202012/12/2020Open College

When A-levels in the UK were reformed, the popularity of people opting to study AS Levels dropped. Unlike before where students could study an A-Level course and then either stop at attaining the AS Level or continue on to complete the A2 part in the second year. Now students have to actively decide whether they are going to study a full A-Level or just an AS Level from the start. AS Levels are essentially the first year (or first half) of an A-Level course, so they aren’t worth as many UCAS points as a full A-Level, but still can be used to attain additional UCAS points. In schools and colleges,… Read More

Online A-Levels Frequently Asked Questions

11/12/202012/01/2022Open College

If you’re thinking of studying A-Levels, you may have a few questions about what to expect and what you will get if you enrol online to study them. To try and help with this, Open College have written an article all about the top ten online A-Level frequently asked questions that our Student Support Team often have to answer when helping and assisting students who want to enrol with the college. Can I Study any Subject with Online A-Levels? Online A-Levels are available in many subjects and topics. Including courses that have a coursework element (like A-Level History) or even practical element (like A-Level Biology). However, there are some subjects… Read More

How Many UCAS Points is one A-Level Worth?

10/12/202002/01/2022Open College

When looking at going to university to study a degree, it’s important that you look at the UCAS tariff and the requirements you need to reach in order to be successful with your application. For most degree courses there is a minimum requirement of approximately 112 points for a student to be accepted. In this blog, we’re going to look at what these points are, how you can earn them with A-Levels and what one A-Level course will get you in terms of points. What are UCAS Points? UCAS points are a way for educational faculties to apply a relative value to all post 16 UK qualifications. They apply a… Read More

Which A-Levels are Popular with Students?

09/12/202002/01/2022Open College

When looking at studying A-Levels, it’s always interesting to look at which A-Levels are popular with students, as it can give you a good insight into which subjects are most requested by universities, which subjects are most enjoyable to study and which courses students are more likely to complete and get good grades for. Popularity of subjects does vary from year to year and can also vary depending on other influencing factors such as ease or difficulty and most useful to hold. Even with 2020 being an out of the ordinary type of year when it came to sitting A-Levels, the data of which subjects are most popular with students… Read More