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UAL Level 2 Art and Design

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 2Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFlexible

What the college says

This course is accredited by University of the Arts London (UAL). The course is designed to help you to develop competence in all areas of Art and Design practice. For the final major project, you will choose a pathway, for example 2D (can include Fine Art, Graphics, Illustration, etc.) or 3D (Textiles, Fashion, Sculpture, etc.). You will experience work in the following areas: Drawing Communication Skills 2D Creative Problems 3D Creative Problems Time-based Art Contextual Research

What you need to get on

Please note you will be required to provide a portfolio of your work as part of the application process. You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level. If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level. Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Twelve Quays

    Morpeth Dock Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birkenhead

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