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Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma Art and Design Practice (Architecture and Interior Design)

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Extended Diploma in Architecture and Interior Design, will build on your design and technology experiences and will give you the opportunity to develop, broaden and strengthen your skills, or learn new ones if no previous design experience. You will be encouraged to work on your own initiative, learn to think independently and solve problems with flair; all with the teaching and support of specialist lecturers in our range of well-equipped workshops. In the first year (diploma) you will initially gain a broad knowledge of Design practices and then specialise within a pathway of your choice: Subjects and areas covered: History of Architecture and Design 3D Model making Digital design 2D and 3D design Technical drafting Projects Materials and colour In addition to the specialist skills described above, we will help you to develop a range of wider skills that will makes you into a well-rounded professional, who will be highly valued by employers and universities. English, Maths and IT, Employability, Personal Learning, Social and Community skills, together with your Specialist skills and qualification will give you a distinct advantage when it is time for you to progress to employment or further and higher education.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements shall be equivalent to passes in one of the following: 4 GCSE at grade 4 and above including English Literature and Maths.

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

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cambridge

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