GCE A Level in Art and Design
at Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
Did you enjoy the challenges of GCSE? Then you will certainly enjoy A level Art and Design. It gives you the opportunity to further develop your style, ideas and skills. It provides the foundation for further study of Art and Design or related subjects in Higher Education leading to Foundation Degree, Higher National Diplomas and Degree. A wide range of careers and university courses can be accessed from advertising and marketing to art therapy, fashion design and architecture. …So what are you waiting for? We’re looking for the next great artist. Is it you?
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Art and Design. If Art has not been studied at GCSE you will need to show a portfolio to be considered.
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
Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sunderland
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