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GCE A Level in Fashion and Textiles

at East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you an innovative creator, looking for a career in the design industry or simply have a passion for fashion? This course is suitable for anyone who is eager to gain knowledge and skills in contemporary fashion design and fine art textiles. Throughout this course, you will learn how to develop new concepts and ideas by researching fashion designers and artists, using their techniques to create your own inventive designs. All of this whilst enhancing your own skills and developing your own style.

What you need to get on

3 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 and 2 at Grade 5, which must include English Language or Literature and Maths at Grade 4.

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

  • Nelson and Colne College

    Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nelson

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