Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

Art and Design Extended Diploma

at One Sixth Form College, Ipswich · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

16-19

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at 4 or above, preferably including GCSE Art or Photography at grade 4 or above; or its equivalent vocational qualification at Merit or Distinction. You will need to bring a broad selection of artwork and sketchbooks to interview. *We do consider students who have not studied Art at GCSE if they provide a strong personal portfolio of work at interview/enrolment. (A Level 2 vocational qualification will be regarded as the equivalent of one of the 5 required 9-4 GCSE grades.)

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • One Sixth Form College

    Scrivener Drive Pinewood, Ipswich, IP8 3SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
    Check the journey

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ipswich

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 97 providers teaching it