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A level Photography

at Shireland Collegiate Academy, Smethwick · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The creative industries earned £76.9 billion last year for the UK economy. There are currently 1.7 million people employed in the creative sector. With such a thriving industry, it is vital that young individuals are aware of the many exciting opportunities available to them through following this educational pathway. Photography is a broad subject that encompasses so many of the exciting and varied skills associated with employment in the creative industries. Through studying this in A-Level, developing creative thought processes and improving technical skills and art critical knowledge, students then open the door to studying the subject further.

What you need to get on

Minimum level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including GCSE English and a 4 in GCSE Mathematics

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

  • Shireland Collegiate Academy

    Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Smethwick

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