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GCE A Level Art & Design

at Northstowe Secondary College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you are creative, imaginative, patient, open minded, resilient, motivated, hardworking and organised, you will enjoy this course! There will be opportunity to visit places of cultural relevance, take part in workshops, and expand your knowledge of the arts in a contextual way.

What you need to get on

To study A Level Art and Design, students require a GCSE Grade 6 or equivalent in Art and Design or a similar subject title. If students do not study GCSE Art and Design, an interview with a portfolio of work will be required.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

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

  • Northstowe Sixth Form

    NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE

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