A Level Fine Art
at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Art and Design is particularly valuable in careers in product design, architecture, theatre/film set design, film making, textiles and fashion, illustration, graphic design, interior design, journalism, marketing, advertising, photography, web design, gallery curator/management and many more. In a fast-paced and visually stimulating world, employers are always keen to employ people with a creative outlook and skills. This A Level is a well-respected and rigorously assessed course, valued highly by universities (including those in the Russell Group).
What you need to get on
5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Art and Design.
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
Bluecoat Sixth Form
BLUECOAT ACADEMIES TRUST ASPLEY LANE, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5GY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM
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