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Welsh Baccalaureate
Deeside College is one of the most experienced and successful centres in Wales to provide the Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma (also known as the Welsh Bac). The Welsh Bac is an overarching qualification that combines a range of qualifications linked to your main course.
It is welcomed by employers as it gives you additional skills, experience and confidence. The Advanced Bac is also welcomed by many universities across the UK and carries 120 UCAS points.
Courses
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| The Welsh Bac Foundation Diploma is studied within Foundation / Level 1 courses. |
| The Welsh Bac Intermediate Diploma is studied within Level 2 courses. |
| The Welsh Bac Advanced Diploma is studied within Level 3 courses. It carries 120 UCAS points and will help you gain a place on a Higher Education course. |
Units within the Welsh Bac
Wales, Europe and the World - Explore political, social, cultural and technological issues from a Welsh, UK, European and International dimension. Study a modern foreign language for a total of 20 hours. Complete a coursework project on a social, political or cultural issue which interests you.
Essential and Key Skills - Maintain and develop skills
in Application of Number, Information Technology, Problem
Solving, Communication, Working with Others and Improving
Own Learning.
Work-related Education - Undertake work experience
and a team enterprise project.
Personal and Social Education - Develop your global
citizenship through exploration of ethical, social, moral and
sustainability issues and health education. Undertake 15 - 30
hours of community work including fundraising, awareness
raising and giving practical help.
More information?
Telephone Student Services on 01244 834511 or send us an online message.
Student View
Name: Steffan Carrington
Age: 18
Previous School: Ysgol Glan Clwyd
Course: Advanced Diploma
"The Bac helped me get into Leeds University but also gave me the opportunity to explore contemporary issues which I wouldn't have considered otherwise. I really enjoyed managing live projects and using my initiative - plus I was able to put my computer skills to use for good causes".
Personal Tutorials
All full-time students receive weekly group tutorial sessions and at least one individual tutorial per term.
Group tutorial sessions include general information about the course, Personal and Social Education (PSE) topics and some additional course content, as appropriate.
Individual tutorials include discussions on your progress, assignments, attendance, behaviour and any welfare issues. Personal tutors may also refer you to a Learning Coach, the Study Skills Team or the College Counsellor, if needed.
