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Diploma of Art and Design in Level 3

Cardiff and Vale College

  • Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cardiff and Vale College campus

About the program

A two-year Level 3 art and design diploma covering several fine art and craft disciplines.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key principles of Art and Design in Level 3. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
  • assess evidence
  • and communicate project or study findings.

Career outcomes

  • Top-up BTEC Extended Diploma in Art
  • Craft and Design
  • CAVC Foundation Degrees
  • further study at university

Curriculum

  • Studio-based course exploring painting and drawing
  • print
  • textiles
  • ceramics
  • 3D work and jewellery making
  • with studio skills
  • contextual studies
  • professional practice and Essential Skills. Year 1 gives a Level 3 Diploma and year 2 an Extended Diploma. About 18 hours a week and a 65 GBP studio fee.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • You’ll need: 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C
  • or a relevant Level 2 Diploma with a Pass or higher Grade C or above in GCSE English or Welsh
  • or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication Or a Grade C or above in GCSE Maths
  • or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy

Accepted academic background

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year£9,465 GBP
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Program details

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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.