GCE A Level in Art and Design
at The Highcrest Academy, High Wycombe · school or sixth form
What the college says
For students who enjoyed Art or Textiles at GCSE and would like to progress to the next level.
What you need to get on
ART - Art, Craft & Design - Art GCSE 6, English Language GCSE 4, Maths GCSE 4 or FASHION AND CLOTHING - Textile Design - Art or Textiles GCSE 5, English Language GCSE 4, Maths GCSE 4 This course is the be taken with 2 other Level 3 courses to complete a full time programme of study for two years.
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
Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · High Wycombe
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