GCE A Level in Art and Design (Fine Art)
at Wilberforce College, Hull · college
What the college says
The instinct to create has existed since the first cave paintings, and the need to respond to the world through art remains strong today. Studying A Level Fine Art helps you develop as a creative individual, engaging with the world. This course equips you with skills to reinvent yourself as an employable artist in a fast-changing world. If you enjoy painting, drawing, and creativity, you'll find new opportunities to refine your ideas within self-chosen themes.
What you need to get on
You must have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9-4, including a grade 3 or higher in English Language. It is preferable that you have a Level 2 qualification in an art-based subject (e.g. a Merit at BTEC or a grade 4 at GCSE). If you don�t, you will need to bring a portfolio of work to your interview which we will review as part of the enrolment process.
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
Wilberforce College
Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hull
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