Photography Extended Diploma Level 3

Entry Requirements

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language, maths and art and design (or an art-related subject).
• You will also be invited in for an interview and art journal review which forms a core part of the selection process.

How You Will Be Assessed

In your first year, you will complete a thematic project which is set, assessed and graded by UAL Awarding Body and taken under controlled conditions (like GCSE Art). This is worth 50% of overall grade for the two-year course.
In your second year, you will produce a portfolio of evidence which is assessed and graded by centre staff and externally moderated by UAL Awarding Body at the end of your second year of study.

Course Progression

These qualifications carry UCAS points and are recognised by higher education providers as meeting the admission requirements for many relevant courses, such as:

• BA (Hons) Product Design
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design
• BA (Hons) Graphic Design
• BA (Hons) Photography
• BA (Hons) Games Design.

Please check the entry requirements for degree programmes with specific higher education providers.

We also run our Media Learning Company and Access to HE Creative Arts for students wanting an extra year at college to prepare for the demands of university level study or support their career into the creative industries. The skills developed throughout these qualifications may support you to progress into appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or Level 3 or higher apprenticeships in the creative sector.

Where Your Course Can Take You

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as NUA, London College of Communication and Central St Martins to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step. We also work collaboratively with local, national and international artists and creative agencies to provide fantastic experience of work for our students and also to ensure that our courses prepare students well for their future careers in the industry. City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry.

For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the creative industries the course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers

Fees

September 2026, Full Time, Day

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.

You will need to provide your own equipment, including a DSR Digital Camera, with a list provided during induction. Students pay for enrichment trips and educational visits during the academic year. International trips are optional and are at additional cost payable by the student.

September 2027, Full Time, Day

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.

You will need to provide your own equipment, including a DSR Digital Camera, with a list provided during induction. Students pay for enrichment trips and educational visits during the academic year. International trips are optional and are at additional cost payable by the student.