14-19 Diploma

The Diploma 

Your one-stop-shop for everything to do with 'The Diploma'. Here you can find out what 'The Diploma' is all about, including the progression routes that will be available to you, once you have successfully completed one. There is also specific information about the different Diploma subject areas.

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“Diplomas are exciting and innovative new qualifications for 14- to 19- year olds.”

“They have been created to provide a real alternative to more traditional education and qualifications and are the most important changes to the country’s education system since the introduction of GCSEs.”

“Diplomas will give young people a fully rounded qualification, which combines theoretical and practical learning, including functional English, mathematics and information and communication technology, to equip them with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need for further or higher education and long-term employability.”
Department for Children, Schools and Families 


Young Person's Guide to The Diploma - YR10
Young Person's Guide to The Diploma - YR 12

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IT
Society, Health and Development
Engineering
Creative and Media 
Construction & the Built Environment
Business, Administration & Finance
Environmental & Land Based Studies
Hospitality

Available from 2010:
Hair & Beauty Studies
Manufacturing & Product Design
Public Services
Travel & Tourism

Coming Soon!
Retail Business
Sport & Active Leisure
Humanities & Social Sciences
Languages & International Communication
Science

Diploma levels

Diplomas are available at three different levels:-

Foundation (equivalent to five GCSEs at grades D-G)
Higher (equivalent to seven GCSEs at A*-C)
Advanced (equivalent to three and a half A Levels).


The Diploma can be taken alongside other qualifications like GCSEs, A-Levels and apprenticeships. They can help you to progress into further education and university as well as employment. Diplomas provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skill development. This means that learning will take place both in the classroom and also a practical environment.

Who is offering the Diplomas


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