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BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

at The Bishop of Winchester Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels and offers an exciting balance of introductory work across a range of art and design disciplines. This course is ideal if you enjoy art and design and prefer a more practical route of study. It will prepare you for higher education or a specialist art career, and includes visits to influential art galleries.

What you need to get on

Standard 6th Form entry requirements. It is preferred that students have a minimum of a GCSE grade 5 or BTEC Merit at Level 2 in this or a related subject. You must have a portfolio of evidence to document your creativity.

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

  • The Bishop of Winchester Academy

    Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bournemouth

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