Engineering Extended Diploma
at One Sixth Form College, Ipswich · sixth form college
What the college says
16-19
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs 9-4 to include Mathematics grade 6 (due to the high mathematical content of the subject) and English Language grade 4. Students that already have a level 2 Engineering qualification who wish to progress onto level 3 must meet at least one of the following three conditions; Entry requirements for Level 3, except Maths, if they achieve grade 6 in re-sit. Grade 5 in Maths who achieve distinction on Level 2 course. Grade 4 in Maths who achieve distinction will need staff endorsement.
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
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ipswich
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