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UAL Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Communication and Design is a two-year, full time Art and Design course equivalent to 3 A Levels. The course gives students an in-depth introduction to the creative industries, along with a broad foundation of related knowledge, skills and attributes associated to the creative process. It focuses on developing students� understanding whilst gaining a wide range of Art, Design and Communication related skills. Students will develop creative ideas, solutions and outcomes with a real industry focus.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need any grade 4 GCSE Art and Design or grade 4 GCSE Technology including Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics Products, Textiles or equivalent. However, if you haven�t studied Art, no problem, just come and speak to one of the tutors.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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