The Advanced Diploma

Students who are aged 16-19, can study the Advanced Diploma at Macclesfield College, as an alternative to A Levels and Vocational courses such as BTECs.

This is a two year Level 3 qualification which is equivalent to 3.5 A Levels. It is worth up to 420 UCAS points and will allow you to progress on to university, an apprenticeship or into employment.  

 

What will I study?

Advanced Diploma Courses:

• Business, Administration and Finance
• Creative and Media
• Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical)
• Manufacturing and Product Design
• Public Services
• Society, Health and Development
• Sport & Active Leisure

As part of the Advanced Diploma students can also choose to study an A Level that is either related to the diploma subject or a subject that reflects your interests and ambitions. So, for example, if you want a career in IT Management you could choose to study for an Advanced Diploma in Business, Administration & Finance and as your extra qualification you could take A Level Mathematics.

 

 

Information Booklets (PDF)

Year 12 - Choosing your Options
Parents Guide to the New Diploma

 

 

You’ll find more details on all the Diploma qualifications at www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas
This site also contains short entertaining films which give you more information on the Diplomas.

See our School Leavers section for more information on the benefits of studying at Macclefield College.