A-level Art and Design (Fine Art)
at Woolwich Polytechnic School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you enjoy science subjects, practical laboratory work and prefer coursework to exams, this more work relatedly based course, linking the science you study to jobs using scientific skills might suit you. You can study it alongside A level science subjects or other level 3 work related qualifications, making it equally suitable for entry to science courses in higher education, or going straight into work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics.
What you need to get on
4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Woolwich Polytechnic School
Hutchins Road, London, SE28 8AT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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