What is an AEA in chemistry?

An AEA in chemistry encourages candidates to:

• bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of chemistry relate to each other
• demonstrate their depth of knowledge and understanding of the material within the Advanced GCE.

Candidates can demonstrate their depth of knowledge and understanding of the material through:

• applying chemical concepts in novel contexts
• critical analysis of chemical information, such as experimental methods or data
• proposing solutions to chemical problems
• evaluating information and evidence about how chemistry is used and applied in society.

The AEA qualifications:

• will be included in the UCAS tariff from 2006
• are based on Advanced GCE subject criteria
• test depth of understanding and ability to think critically and creatively
• test connections between different elements of the subject
• require no additional teaching or resources.

All AEAs will have a 100 per cent external assessment.