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Extended Diploma in Art and Design L3

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Extended Diploma in Art and Design Level 3 is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress onto degree level study in Art and Design or into employment. Students will explore, develop and expand their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, demanding and provides a supportive transition from further to higher education. The vocational context of this qualification is key and this is provided through assignment briefs that provide you with realistic, work based scenarios and projects.

What you need to get on

Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent, including a C or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.

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

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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