Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaUniversity of the Arts London

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

98 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East21

Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for full details
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 97 weeks
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 96 weeks
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
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North Kent College
Dartford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Queen Mary'S College
Basingstoke · 1 year
They ask for: Please see website
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 490 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£5,238
The Henley College
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes inc Art and Design 5, English 4, Maths 4. and 2 more 4s. Applicants are required to produce pictures of an art portfolio prior to interview
Their version£50
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above and a demonstrable interest in creative arts
Their version£8,583

North West21

Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£4,292
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£4,292
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£4,292
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: Successful completion of Level 2 qualification in related subject (Students can re-sit English and maths GCSE alongside the course) PlusA successful discussion
Their version£4,292
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£4,292
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or abo
Their version£4,292
Bolton Sixth Form College
Bolton · 2 years
They ask for: Students will be expected to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and a minimum grade 3 in Mathematics. GCSEs
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Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: 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 Desi
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
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
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
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
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
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
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Riverside College Halton
Widnes · 2 years
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
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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The Oldham College
Oldham · 636 hours
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A-C/4-9 (including mathsand English) or a vocational qualificationLevel 2, plus GCSE grade C/4 in both maths and English
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Wirral Metropolitan College
Birkenhead · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 courses are usually 2 years in length. Please note you will be required to provide a portfolio of your work as part of the application process. You will
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London20

Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A-C) or a relevant UAL/ BTEC level 2 diploma at a merit grade or equivalent qualifications and English language and Maths at GCSE grade 4/
Their version£6,480
Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 8/9 - 4/5 (A*-C), preferably including English, Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and/or English; or Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design (Distinc
Their version£6,480
Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs grade 8/9 - 4/5 (A*-C), preferably including English; a Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and/or English; or a Level 2 Diploma in Art & D
Their version£6,480
Barnet & Southgate College
Barnet · 36 weeks
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs grade 8/9 - 4/5 (A*-C), preferably including English; a Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and/or English; or a Level 2 Diploma in Art & D
Their version£8,583
Croydon College
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications wi
Their version£7,395
Morley College
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs (including English and/or Maths grade 4, or equivalent, or IELTS Level 5). We welcome, but not exclusively, applicants w
Their version£8,583
Morley College
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: A good basic knowledge of photography will be an advantage. You will need to have a digital portfolio of your own photographic work that you will present/discus
Their version£8,583
Morley College
London · 70 weeks
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths. If you are under 19 and are yet to achieve your GCSE English or maths at grade 4 you wi
Their version£8,583
Morley College
London · 70 weeks
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs of 4 or above including English or Maths. If you are under 19 and are yet to achieve you GCSE English or maths at grade 4 you will be p
Their version£8,583
Morley College
London · 70 weeks
They ask for: 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 norma
Their version£8,583
New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£8,583
South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9�4 (A�C), including either English Language/Literature or Maths, OR a Distinction/Merit on a relevant Level 2 Diploma. Evidence of previous qu
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9�4 (A�C), including either English Language/Literature or Maths, OR a Distinction/Merit on a relevant Level 2 Diploma. Evidence of previous qu
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: More information to follow
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 2 years
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£4,292 to £4,292
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: The General entry requirements for Advanced Vocational Programme courses are five GCSEs grades 9-4 and above, including English Language. Grade 4 or MM Extended
Their versionFree
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above ideally including English Language at grade 4 or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma at Merit with English Language at grade 4. In addition/ with
Their versionFree
Stanmore College
Stanmore · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree

East of England18

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Computer Science, Graphics, Media or another related creative discipline.
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 4 x GCSEs including English (Literature or Language) at grade 4 or above. You will be expected to show examples of art and design work at interview.
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: To begin this course, you will need one of the following: You will need relevant 4 GCSEs Grades 4 or equivalent. A satisfactory pass at Level 2 UAL or other Awa
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 4 x GCSEs including English (Literature or Language) at grade 4 or above. You will be expected to show examples of art and design work at interview.
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Harlow College
Harlow · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 4 x GCSEs including English (Literature or Language) at grade 4 or above. You will be expected to show examples of art and design work at interview.
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at 4 or above, preferably including GCSE Art or Photography at grade 4 or above; or its equivalent vocational qualification at Merit or Distinction. You
Their versionFree
Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above. As part of the entry re
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Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above. As part of the entry re
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Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths. Grade 4 or above in an Art, Design or Media based GCSE is preferred. or A Level 2 BTEC Diplo
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Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language or Maths or A Level 2 BTEC Diploma or above in a relevant creative subject and GCSE English Language o
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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West Suffolk College
Bury St. Edmunds · 2 years
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South West6

Arts University Plymouth
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: Our Level 3 Extended Diplomas, accredited by UAL, are equivalent to three full We normally offer places to students who have at least four GCSEs at grade A* to
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 2 years
They ask for: The basic requirement is four GCSEs at grade 4 to include English Language or Literature at grade 4 and mathematics at grade 5 is preferred but 4 is a minimum.
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University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
Their version£6,602
University Centre Weston
Weston-Super-Mare · 333 days
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 2 years
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
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Yorkshire and The Humber6

Bradford College
Bradford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hull College Group
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including at least 3(D) in English In addition: GCSE in Art or Design preferred but not essential. Portfolio of artwork will b
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
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Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
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York College
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
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North East5

Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£3,345
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs at grades A to C or grades 9 to 4, including English Language, or a Level 2 vocational qualification alongside a Level 2 English qualif
Their version£9,000
The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D and Maths 2/E in Maths or Functional Skills Level 1. (If you do not have Maths /
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The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D and Maths 2/E in Maths or Functional Skills Level 1. (If you have Maths / Englis
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The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualifications. GCSE English minimum grade 3/D and Maths 2/E in Maths or Functional Skills Level 1. (If you have Maths / Englis
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West Midlands1

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 41 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, or a Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design at Merit or above. You�ll also need to bring a
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