Whether you’ve got a career in mind, hope to go to university or just want to see what’s out there, The Diploma is the perfect way to explore your options. It’s a new qualification for 14 to 19 year olds and offers a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience - all designed to prepare you for wherever you want to go in life.
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"Studying The Diploma will give you skills that are valuable for university and the future."Professor Michael Arthur
"Diplomas contain the knowledge and skills needed for a head start in business life."Sir Alan Jones
The first five Diploma subject areas will be available from September 2008 in over 1,300 schools and colleges across England. By 2011, there will be 17 Diplomas available in areas across the country.
- Five subject areas available from September 2008
- Three levels of learning
- Valued by employers and universities
Students of all backgrounds, interests and abilities will benefit from taking a Diploma. It will help you make choices about your career, whether your next step is college, university or a job.
There are lots of options; university, college, an Apprenticeship, a job. With The Diploma, you’ll get a qualification that’s really valued by employers, colleges and universities. So whatever direction you want to go in, The Diploma will help you get there.
With a Diploma you’ll get to learn all about your chosen subject through a range of compulsory and optional courses. You’ll also get the chance to spend at least 10 days working with an employer. This is a great way to develop the skills you’ve learnt in the classroom and experience what work is like from the inside.
