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T level or extended diploma!!

I've joined a T level course at college after doing the first year of an extended diploma in art and design last year at a different college, I'm unhappy on this new course and am considering switching back and completing the second year of my extended diploma.

My 2 options are either 1 more year of UAL extended diploma to gain that qualification OR 2 more years for a craft and design T- level. Which is more valuable/ going to help me out most further down the line??

I have 1 day to pick before it's too late, help a girl out ❤️❤️
(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

If you want to go to uni then choose the btec, other than that i am unsure which is more valuable so i would encourage you to choose the option you think you would enjoy more

Reply 2

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by DerDracologe
If you want to go to uni then choose the btec, other than that i am unsure which is more valuable so i would encourage you to choose the option you think you would enjoy more


Thankyou for your response! Which one is the btec?

Reply 3

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by prospective-dayl
Thankyou for your response! Which one is the btec?

I assumed that the extended diploma is a btec, worth checking with the college. This info is usually available on their websites

Reply 4

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by DerDracologe
I assumed that the extended diploma is a btec, worth checking with the college. This info is usually available on their websites


From what I can see, it's not a Btec. I don't want to progress onto anything creative, I'm more leaning towards higher paying safer pathways such as law, engineering, ecology ect. However my only options are creative courses atm, I'm just not sure which of these 2 courses would be better/ more valuable in the future. Thankyou for your help

Reply 5

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by prospective-dayl
From what I can see, it's not a Btec. I don't want to progress onto anything creative, I'm more leaning towards higher paying safer pathways such as law, engineering, ecology ect. However my only options are creative courses atm, I'm just not sure which of these 2 courses would be better/ more valuable in the future. Thankyou for your help

What type of qualification is the extended diploma?

Reply 6

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by DerDracologe
What type of qualification is the extended diploma?


It's a level 3, equivalent to 3 a levels

Reply 7

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by prospective-dayl
It's a level 3, equivalent to 3 a levels

Level 3 what though? It’s not a t level, a level or btec from what youve said so im wondering what type of qualification it is

Reply 8

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by DerDracologe
Level 3 what though? It’s not a t level, a level or btec from what youve said so im wondering what type of qualification it is


It's a vocational qualification, like a btec, but awarded by UAL

Reply 9

I'm doing the UAL extended diploma, I love it. But I'm looking to do Illustration at uni so for me it's ideal. I'm not sure how good the diploma would be to get on other types of courses.

Reply 10

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by prospective-dayl
It's a vocational qualification, like a btec, but awarded by UAL

That makes sense 🙂 That sound be absolutely fine!

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