The Diploma - Bringing learning to life
Forward Consortium

A Positive Choice

Diplomas are designed by employers, schools, colleges and universities; this makes them very different to GCSEs and A Levels.

What makes the Diplomas different............

The Diploma:
  • Combines all the essential knowledge and skills that employers and universities are looking for; and is recognised as a direct equivalent of GCSEs and A levels.
  • Gives you an opportunity to learn in new ways and places such as a workshop, studio, in another school or a college.
  • Provides you with an insight into one of the UK’s major employments sectors and the wide range of careers available.
  • Gives you the best head start, teaching both the theoretical and the practical skills you need for the industry.
  • Puts the emphasis on independent study and research skills, so that you have the chance to investigate topics for yourself and have more control over what you learn.
  • Is specifically designed to give you the best combination of classroom learning and a creative and practical approach, focusing on problem solving and real industry examples.
  • Gives you the chance to study outside the classroom, gaining valuable experience of the workplace and an opportunity to apply what you have learnt in the classroom.
  • Awards you with a high quality qualification, valued by industry and higher education.