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Level 3 Art & Design

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is now full at Wakefield for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Art & Design and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111. This creative and exciting pathway is aimed at broadening and expanding your art and design skills to a very high standard in areas such as drawing, design generation, painting, 3-dimensional design, printmaking, ceramics, surface design, and digital applications. Working within a creative studio environment and IT suites, you will develop your knowledge, self-confidence, communication, time-management and presentation skills, resulting in a professional portfolio and body of work. Exploring the work and ideas of other artists and designers is key to underpinning all assignment work and supporting independent idea generation and development. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design Practice has a mandatory work placement aspect that requires you to seek an art related work placement which may include participation in the local 'Art Walk'. There may also be an opportunity for a residential (subject to numbers). You will learn

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 in either English or Maths. PLUS Satisfactory interview and a portfolio of work for all options above.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield

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