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Diploma in Art and Design

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiplomaUniversity of the Arts London

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

167 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East36

London26

North West25

  • Blackburn College

    Blackburn · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs with at least 2 at Grade D/3 or completion of a Level 1 course.

  • Blackpool and The Fylde College

    Blackpool · 1 year

    They ask for: GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and mathsPlusA successful discussion with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyA genuine interest in the subjectGood

  • Blackpool and The Fylde College

    Blackpool · 1 year

    They ask for: GCSE Grade 3 (or equivalent) in English and mathsPlusA successful discussion with a tutorThe ability to study independentlyA genuine interest in the subjectGood

  • Blackpool and The Fylde College

    Blackpool · 18 weeks

    They ask for: Please contact the College on 01253352352 for further details on entry requirements

  • Bury College

    Bury · 1 year

    They ask for: For Level 2 Art and Design: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including English Language and either Art or Design) OR GCSE 9-3 in English Language & Art or Design and a Pas

  • Hopwood Hall College

    Manchester · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English and MathematicsIf you have not attained grades 4-9 in English and Maths, you will automatically be enrolled in cla

  • Hopwood Hall College

    Manchester · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, preferably to include English and Mathsor a Level 1 qualificationEntrants who do not have a grade 4 or above in English and Maths will

  • Kendal College

    Kendal · 35 weeks

    They ask for: Four GCSEs Grade 3 or above (A*- D), including English or Math OR Diploma Level 1 (Merit or Distinction) You will also be required to provide a portfolio of you

  • Kendal College

    Kendal · 35 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSE?s at 3+ preferably including a creative subject/art/photography and portfolio of photography. English and Maths GCSE will be included in the program for

  • Lancaster and Morecambe College

    Lancaster · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including Maths or English OR a Level 1 related qualification at Merit or Distinction PLUS grade D/3 or higher in Maths or Englis

  • Macclesfield College

    Macclesfield · 35 weeks

    They ask for: For this course you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs grades 3 or above.

  • Priestley College

    Warrington · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Riverside College Halton

    Widnes · 1 year

    They ask for: Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more G

  • Runshaw College

    Leyland · 1 year

    They ask for: Minimum of 4x Grade D/Level 3 including English and Maths. Grade 3 in GCSE art (or equivalent) or an Art Task set by college.

  • Southport Education Group

    Southport · 34 weeks

    They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 3 including English and maths. Alternatively Pass grade in a related Level 1 qualification and GCSE grade 3 in English and maths.

  • The City of Liverpool College

    Liverpool · 1 year

    They ask for: Designed for all learners with a grade profile of 3 GCSEs at grade 3 and 4 and/or level 1 qualification at grade Merit or above. English and Maths GCSEs are not

  • The Manchester College

    Manchester · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • The Manchester College

    Manchester · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • The Manchester College

    Manchester · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • The Oldham College

    Oldham · 588 hours

    They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including mathsand English or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both maths and English. English & maths

  • The Oldham College

    Oldham · 588 hours

    They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including mathsand English or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both maths and English. English & maths

  • The Oldham College

    Oldham · 588 hours

    They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including mathsand English or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both maths and English. English & maths

  • The Oldham College

    Oldham · 588 hours

    They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 including mathsand English or a vocational qualification Level 1, plus GCSE grade D/3 in both maths and English. English & maths

  • The Trafford and Stockport College Group

    Altrincham · 2 years

    They ask for: 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above (including English Language).

  • Wirral Metropolitan College

    Birkenhead · 1 year

    They ask for: 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

East of England20

  • Bedford College

    Bedford · 1 year

    They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Cambridge · 1 year

    They ask for: You will need to have 3 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 (A - D) to ideally include an art or design related subject, or an Introductory Diploma in Art & Design or a Level

  • City College Norwich

    Norwich · 1 year

    They ask for: Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above, including English Language, maths and Art & Design (or an art related subject at grade 3 or above). As part of the entry r

  • Colchester Institute

    Colchester · 9 months

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs (9-3), including English and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent and an Art and Design subject, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in

  • East Coast College

    Lowestoft · 835 hours

    They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.

  • East Coast College

    Lowestoft · 600 hours

    They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.

  • Harlow College

    Harlow · 1 year

    They ask for: To begin this course, you will need one of the following: 4 GCSEs Grades 2/3 or equivalent and minimum Level 1 diagnostic in Maths and English. A satisfactory p

  • Harlow College

    Harlow · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 3. English (Literature or Language) at grade 3. Portfolio of art and design work to show at interview. Merit for Level 1 Diploma Art, Design an

  • Hertford Regional College

    Ware · 35 weeks

    They ask for: 136 GCSE points plus Grade D (Grade 3 of the new 16/17 GCSE grading structure) in English Language or BTEC Level 1 Diploma at Merit level with Functional Skills

  • Hertford Regional College

    Ware · 35 weeks

    They ask for: A minimum of 15 points from top 5 GCSE grades to include English (either Language or Literature) at grade 3 or above. Applicants are asked to provide examples o

  • Inspire Education Group

    Peterborough · 36 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above including English or maths and either an art or design-based subject. You will also need to bring a portfolio of work to your int

  • North Hertfordshire College

    Stevenage · 36 weeks

    They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade D or above including English; or,Four GCSEs at grade D or above, plus functional skills level 1 English; or,A level 1 qualification in a rel

  • Oaklands College

    St. Albans · 36 weeks

    They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

  • One Sixth Form College

    Ipswich · 1 year

    They ask for: Students will be asked to show a portfolio at interview. Preferably prospective students will have attained a grade 3 or above in a creative subject such as GCS

  • Suffolk New College

    Ipswich · 1 year

    They ask for: Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and/or English at Level 1. As part of the entry requirements for th

  • The College of West Anglia

    King's Lynn · 1 year

    They ask for: You will need: 4 or more GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or higher, including a creative-based subject and English Or: A relevant Level 1 qualification and preferably Engl

  • Unified Seevic Palmer'S College

    Benfleet · 1 year

    They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English Language or Maths. At least one GCSE needs to be at grade 4 or above. You will be required to present a portfol

  • West Herts College

    Watford · 33 weeks

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • West Suffolk College

    Bury St. Edmunds · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • West Suffolk College

    Bury St. Edmunds · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

Yorkshire and The Humber16

West Midlands15

  • Birmingham Metropolitan College

    Birmingham · 42 weeks

    They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, and a portfolio of creative work to present at interview.

  • Birmingham Metropolitan College

    Birmingham · 42 weeks

    They ask for: You�ll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, which may include maths and/or English. Alternatively, you may have completed a Level 1 Diploma in Art &

  • City of Wolverhampton College

    1 year

    They ask for: To access this course you are required to: Have four or more GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above Attend an interview with one of the college's admissions tutors Present

  • Halesowen College

    Halesowen · 36 weeks

    They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found

  • Heart of Worcestershire College

    Redditch · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs (A*-D) or (Grade 3 and above) including English and maths. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory reference, interview and portfolio., , Entry decision

  • Hereford College of Arts

    Hereford · 1 year

    They ask for: Minimum 4 GCSEs Grade 9-2 (previously A*-F) (to ensure that you qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a grade 4/C or above in English or Math

  • Hereward College of Further Education

    Coventry · 2 years

    They ask for: For Level 2 courses, students should hold Level 1 vocational qualifications plus Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE grade 3 or above in maths and English

  • Solihull College and University Centre

    Solihull · 1 year

    They ask for: You will need to have at least one of the following: 2 GCSEs at grade D / grade 3 or above including English Language, or; 2 GCSEs at grade D / grade 3 or above

  • South Staffordshire College

    Penkridge · 35 weeks

    They ask for: Students wishing to apply for the Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art & Design will need a minimum of a UAL or equivalent Level 1 qualification or three GCSEs at g

  • South Staffordshire College

    Penkridge · 35 weeks

    They ask for: * You will need a minimum of a UAL or equivalent Level 1 qualification or three GCSEs at grade 3/D or above or an equivalent Level 1 functional skills qualifica

  • Stoke On Trent College

    Stoke-On-Trent · 34 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 including English and Maths. Full Level 1 Diploma.

  • Stoke On Trent College

    Stoke-On-Trent · 34 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade D/4 or above. Level 1 Diploma in Art and Design, appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a

  • Stoke On Trent College

    Stoke-On-Trent · 34 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a Level 1 Diploma, or an appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a pre

  • Warwickshire College

    Royal Leamington Spa · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Warwickshire College

    Royal Leamington Spa · 1 year

    Entry requirements not listed.

South West13

North East9

  • Darlington College

    Darlington · 34 weeks

    They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs (or vocational equivalents) at Grade 2 or higher, including English or Maths. We will request a school or college report to demonstrate yo

  • Gateshead College

    Gateshead · 1 year

    They ask for: How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment using class based assignments and portfolio of evidence How will I be taught? The course is very practical, and is

  • Hartlepool College of Further Education

    Hartlepool · 420 hours

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Newcastle College

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks

    They ask for: You will need: - Evidence of previous creative work in any of the following: visual art, drawing, painting, printmaking. All at an appropriate level - 4 GCSEs a

  • Newcastle College

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks

    They ask for: - Evidence of previous experience or study in creative media at an appropriate level. - 4 GCSEs at Grade 2-3.

  • Newcastle College

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks

    They ask for: Please see our website for current details.

  • Newcastle College

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) and above, including English (if you dont have Maths, you will be required to study for GCSE Maths alongside the qualification, or Level

  • Newcastle College

    Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks

    They ask for: 4 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-D or 9-3, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject. Previous study in a creative subject or a strong interest in Art

  • The Northern School of Art

    Hartlepool · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs at 3/D

East Midlands7

  • DCG

    Derby · 36 weeks

    They ask for: You will need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above. Alternatively you may have grade C/4 and above in several subjects, including English and Maths, but have not ye

  • Lincoln College

    Lincoln · 35 weeks

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Lincoln College

    Lincoln · 35 weeks

    Entry requirements not listed.

  • Northampton College

    Northampton · 1 year

    They ask for: You will need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Art, plus a portfolio demonstrating your ability to draw and develop ideas. Your portfolio

  • Northampton College

    Northampton · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs Grade 3 incl. Art & portfolio showing ability to draw/develop ideas. This can include GCSE Art & work from home (if not taking GCSE Art - 4 GCSEs at 3 p

  • Northampton College

    Northampton · 1 year

    They ask for: 4 GCSEs Grade 3 incl. Art/Photography & portfolio showing ability to draw/develop ideas. This can include GCSE Art & work from home (if not taking GCSE Art - 4

  • Nottingham College

    Nottingham · 1 year

    They ask for: You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9-3 (A*-D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9-4 (A*-C). Functional Skills Le