Art and Design
at The Thetford Academy, Thetford · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-level Art and Design provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs Level 9-4. A GCSE in Art or Photography is preferred, otherwise you will require a portfolio. Someone who is passionate about the arts, filled with creativity and has the ability to analyse contextual issues alongside practical studies with professionalism.
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
The Thetford Academy
Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Thetford
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