Art and Design
UAL Awarding Body's Art and Design qualifications enable students to experiment and develop. Students completing these qualifications will explore materials, methods and processes as they build a portfolio of work. These qualifications prepare students for further study or employment in industries including visual communication, fashion, fine art and 3D design.
We offer Art and Design qualifications at Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. As a current or prospective UAL Awarding Body tutor or centre, you can explore our range below or look at our resources to learn more about delivering them.
Interested in delivering UAL Awarding Body's Art and Design qualifications?
Read information on the approval process for new and existing centres.
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UAL Entry Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design
This qualification has been designed for pre-16 and 16-19 students to support their Key Stage 3 and 4 learning at school.
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Artwork by Suzanna Rusak, Barnsley College
UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Art, Design and Media
This qualification provides students who are intrigued and motivated by art and design with opportunities to explore, develop and test their creativity.
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Artwork by Ella Rooney from Milton Keynes College. Copyright: Ella Rooney.
UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
Students have the opportunity to explore the materials, methods and processes that support art and design activities.
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'Index of Matter' by Maya Edwards, Leeds Arts University
UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Teach your students how to develop and test their creativity as they complete this stimulating and supportive qualification.
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'Urban Landscapes' by Mandy Bevington, Southport College
UAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Read more about how this 'Applied General' qualification provides post-16 students with the skills necessary to progress academically or professionally.
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'Going Beyond What You See' by Georgia Convy, Leeds Arts University
UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication
Find out more about this qualification for post-16 students looking to pursue a specialist career in the creative industries
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Artwork by Louise Taylor, Leeds Arts University
UAL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts
Discover how this new smaller sized qualification in visual arts could suit your learners.
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Artwork by Alison Christina Hearld, Leeds Arts University
UAL Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Learn about how this new qualification enables students to transition from a general education to specialist creative education.