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UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice (Fashion Design, textiles, and communication)

at Morley College, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma70 weeksPart time£8,583

What the college says

Year on year 100% of our UCAS applicants are accepted onto BA (Hons) courses at leading universities including Central Saint Martins, University of Westminster, London College of Fashion and Kingston University. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and is nationally recognised by universities as an excellent preparation for progression onto a degree. The Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries' prestigious fashion department is located in the heart of London, close to important museums and galleries. This successful course offers a playful and experimental curriculum enabling students to develop technical and creative skills through a broad range of highly practical workshops and projects covering: Design development, drawing and illustration, fashion print, knit, weave, embroidery and embellishment, styling and photo shoots, trends, market awareness and branding, sampling, garment construction/modelling on the stand, live projects and relevant industry competitions. Develop your creative practice by exploring the design process and strengthening your technical skills. You'll work through a series of exciting, ideas-led projects, working with diverse and individual concepts, while learning more about the fashion industry. You will be taught in small classes, based in specialist studios containing industrial sewing machines and other industry standard equipment. Your studies are supported by expert tutors, excellent industry links, live projects and contextu

What you need to get on

Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs (including English and Maths grade 4, or equivalent, or IELTS 5 and above). Students who apply for this course are normally studying for/have studied GCSEs in art or textiles and have good drawing skills but we welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants. If you are under 19 and are yet to achieve your GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 you will be provided with the opportunity to study these. This is an important and mandatory requirement of you

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

  • Morley College London Chelsea Campus

    Hortensia Road, London, SW10 0QS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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