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Following the Art related pathway will open a range of post -18 options. Whether you are interested in obtaining a Higher-Level Apprenticeship, employment, or a place on a creative course at University this pathway will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to progress into your chosen career. Art professionals can be found in all sectors of the economy, working as designers, account managers, product developers and creative content producers, amongst many other careers opportunities. The creative industries employ over 2 million people and are projected to grow by an additional 1 million by 2030, and it is currently worth £112 billion to the UK annually, which is greater than the automotive, aerospace, life sciences and fuel industries combined.
Students following this pathway will be able to follow either a traditional Advanced Level route, a BTEC Extended Diploma equivalent to three Advanced Levels or by a combination of BTEC and A Level subjects, including at two art subjects. You will find some suggestions in the table below of how to combine options to construct the right course which will enable you to progress to your chosen university or employment opportunity.
Two of Art, Graphics or Photography
Choose from our extensive portfolio of Advanced Levels or Extended Certificates
Subjects such as Film Studies, Media Studies, Psychology and Sociology fit well with art disciplines, but many students choose contrasting subjects such as a language, English, History or Science.
Aspiring Artists Elective
Teachers of Tomorrow Elective
Trip and visits
Visiting Speakers
BA Art, Graphics or Photography
BA Art Therapy
BA Architecture
Apprenticeships
Employment
None – Your Extended Diploma is your full course
Aspiring Artists Elective
Teachers of Tomorrow Elective
Trip and visits
Visiting Speakers
BA Art, Graphics or Photography
BA Art Therapy
BA Architecture
Apprenticeships
Employment
Likely employment opportunities:
Marketing, Advertising, Architecture, Graphic Design, Forensics, Interior Design, Public Relations, Textile Design, Fashion Branding
Graphics [A*], History [A], Physics [D]
Where next :
Liverpool John Moores University
BA Architecture
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.
