Level 3 UAL Subsidiary Diploma Art and Design (Visual Arts)

Course Code: Q271891

Key Information

  • Course type:

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Next Start Date:

    08 Sept 2026

  • Duration:

    2 years

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 UAL Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts

If you are interested in the visual arts, this course provides an opportunity for you to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure that is stimulating  and demanding.

In the first year, you will try a broad range of different processes from painting, printing and drawing to photography and working with digital media. Then in the second year, you'll get to decide which area of visual arts you'd prefer to specialise in. There will also be opportunities built into the course for you to meet and work with local artists, visit galleries nationally and immerse yourself in the creative world. 

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This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and, ideally, an art and design based subject or a portfolio of evidence.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

100% internal assessment (with external verification). 

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

This course is designed to provide you with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to further and higher education courses and/or into training or employment within the creative sector.

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