GCE2YR Art (Craft & Design)
at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
WHY CHOOSE ART, CRAFT & DESIGN? This A Level is a natural progression from GCSE Craft and Design and is appropriate for those students who have an interest in developing their creative and artistic skills. It is particularly suitable for students who wish to study Art and Design or related subjects at a higher level or who wish to pursue a career in the Arts.
What you need to get on
4 in an artistic GCSE or evidence of ability
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
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Whickham
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