AQA GCE A-Level in Art and Design (Fine Art)
at Burford School, Burford · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are a creative individual who is passionate about art is self-driven, or want a career in the Arts, then this is the course for you. The creative and cultural Arts industries express and reflect the importance of creativity and culture in our society. All around us artists create the world we inhabit and contribute to a thriving and important industry which has a vast range of exciting career options and choices.
What you need to get on
The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In addition, students also need to have secured a Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English; with a Grade 5 in GCSE Art.
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
Burford School
Cheltenham Road, Burford, OX18 4PL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Burford
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