How many Russell Group universities recognise the Welsh Baccalaureate as an A-Level equivalent?
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is an accepted entrance requirement at universities attended by the majority of students in Wales. The qualification carries the same UCAS points as an A Level and is recognised by universities across the UK and globally as an A Level equivalent.
All Russell Group universities value the integral skills that learners develop through the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, which will benefit them both when writing their personal statements and in preparing them for higher education. The qualifications that universities include and accept within their offers differ by course and by university and will not include the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in all cases.