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Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication UAL Level 3 Diploma [Y1]

at East Sussex College Group, Eastbourne · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Unleash your creativity and shape your future in the arts!The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication is your gateway to the vibrant world of creative industries. Designed by the prestigious University of the Arts London Awarding Body, this dynamic course empowers post-16 learners to explore, experiment and evolve as creative practitioners.Whether you're passionate about graphic design, fashion, photography, fine art, or digital media, this qualification offers a hands-on, industry-relevant experience. You�ll dive into the creative process, develop technical skills across 2D, 3D and 4D practices, and respond to real-world briefs�just like professionals do. Sustainability, ethical design, and personal voice are woven throughout, preparing you for a future where creativity meets purpose.With no formal entry requirements and UCAS points awarded, this course is perfect for aspiring artists, designers, and communicators ready to take their next step. Whether you choose the one-year Diploma or the two-year Extended Diploma, you�ll build a powerful portfolio, gain confidence, and open doors to higher education, apprenticeships, or exciting roles in the creative sector. Create. Communicate. Innovate. Your journey starts here.

What you need to get on

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. A portfolio of work will be required.

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

  • Lewes Campus

    Cliffe Building Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Lewes

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