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UAL Applied General Extended Diploma in Art and Design

at St John Rigby College, Wigan · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

UAL Applied General Extended Diploma in Art and Design will allow you to specialise within the practical arts and provides an excellent introduction to a career in the visual arts industry. Practical skills within both two and three dimensions will be explored and you will be encouraged to broaden your understanding of the historical development of art and design and establish a critical appreciation. Visits to galleries and museums are an integral part of the course.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. College entry to include GCSE Art or Art related subject minimum grade 4. For a level 3 vocational programme, students will be expected to have gained: + 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including GCSE English Language

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

  • St John Rigby Sixth Form College

    Gathurst Road Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wigan

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