Art and Design A Level
at ARDEN, Solihull · other provider
What the college says
Units will be tailored to individual learning needs and personal interests. Skills based workshops will be taught in order to inform personal development and independent study. Students will be expected to research and write about various artists and genres throughout the course.
What you need to get on
Grade 5-9 in Maths and English plus three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above AND Grade 6 in Art or distinction in BTEC 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
Arden Academy
Station Road Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Solihull
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