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2 as = 1 a2?

umaird

Are two AS considered as one A-level?
some university websites say that, but my teachers say they dont :s-smilie:

Reply 1

archie0705

depends on the uni. email all the uni's your gonna apply to and ask them.
:starwars:

Reply 2

Potally_Tissed

As a rule, no, but some universities/departments will accept two AS levels and two A2 levels instead of three A2s.

Reply 3

nuodai

It differs from university to university. Some unis give offers based on UCAS points, sometimes with the additional condition that "from at least 3 A-levels", in which case you couldn't substitute 2 ASes for an A2; but there are unis that let you. If a university gives out offers based on grades rather than UCAS points, then it's less likely you can substitute two ASes for an A2. Find the websites for the unis and courses you want to apply for -- information will be on there, and if it's not then there will be someone you can email to ask.

Reply 4

umaird

thanks, i will look into it.

Reply 5

Kim-x

From a UCAS points perspective, 2 AS's can equal one A2. Eg. If you get 2 AS's at A, you get 60 UCAS points for each, so 120 UCAS points. You get 120 points for an A at A2. Obviously then, if the grades differ, it won't work like that. There's no way of matching an A* at A Level since you can't get them at AS, except in the EPQ. Also, if you get a B and D at AS it's 80 points, which would equal a C at A2. B and C on the other hand make 90, so doesn't exactly equal anything, etc. In theory, AS is half of an A Level, so two halves should make a whole. Obviously though the depth of study isn't the same if the two halves are AS and AS rather AS and A2, because you don't go up to the highest level in one subject. Because of that, you need to check that unis don't require certain grades at A2 or a number of points from 3 A Levels. If they don't, then you can use the 2AS=1A2.