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AS and A levels

Last updated on: 11/03/2008

GCE advanced levels (A levels) are the qualifications that the majority of young people use to gain entry to university. They consist of advanced subsidiary (AS) and A2 units. Each year over 780,000 A levels and 1 million AS levels are awarded. A levels are available in more than 80 subjects.