Artists
Up to £62,653Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design, and Communication is a top-up qualification of the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice. In this year students have the opportunity to focus within a specialist subject in preparation for progression to Higher Education, Training or Self-Employment. Students may specialise in Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Animation, Illustration, 3D Design or Fine Art.
This course is the equivalent of three A-Levels.
After this course
UCAS points and university routes
What your grade is worth in UCAS points, and where this course can take you at our university campuses.
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
| Grade | UCAS points |
|---|---|
| D Distinction | 168 |
| M Merit | 120 |
| P Pass | 72 |
Work out your points
Choose a grade to see your points.
University courses this leads to
UCAS points are an estimate. Each university course sets its own entry requirements, and points can change from year to year. Please enquire for full details about a specific course. Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry. About UCAS Tariff points
What You’ll Learn
Course Structure
Students may specialist in Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Animation, Illustration, 3D Design or Fine Art.
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
100% Coursework, Internally Assessed
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
Design Occupations
Up to £57,820Job holders in this unit group plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new industrial and commercial products, stage sets, and other areas.
Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers
Up to £41,356Glass and ceramics workers, form, shape, decorate, smooth and polish glassware, earthenware, refractory goods, clay bricks and other ceramic goods.
Furniture Makers and Other Craft Woodworkers
Up to £52,198Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers make, repair and restore wooden furniture, decorative objects and other crafted pieces of woodwork.
With further study or experience
Where this course can lead in time
- Graphic and Multimedia Designers
- Managers and Directors in the Creative Industries
Your progression pathway
Before this
Level 2 or GCSEs
This course
Level 3 UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication – Top Up
Student Voice
“
My tutors and peers were so welcoming, and I settled in immediately. I absolutely loved my time at the college. I loved having the freedom to create, and to explore different mediums and ideas within the safe space that the tutors created.
Progression
Progression
Higher Education, Training or Employment.
For Careers Advisers
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Applications are open. Apply online in minutes.
Questions? Call 01724 281 111