The Diploma

What is a Diploma?

It's a new qualification that you can do at school or college. There are up to 10 subjects to choose from in September 2009 in different areas of the country. By 2011, there will be 17 subjects in total.

It's different to GCSEs and A levels because:
  • You'll get practical experience
  • You learn in the classroom
  • You'll find out about an area of work you're interested in

You keep all your options open with the Diploma. So when you finish, you can stay at school or college and do another course - like the next level up Diploma, A levels or an NVQ. Or, go on to university, do an Apprenticeship or go into a job with training.

Video Blogs

Every term this year, 3 students will post new video blogs telling us what it’s like to study a Diploma.

Video Blogs

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Diploma downloads

There are many useful resources on the Diploma website that you can download to print or read in your own time.

Video, audio and leaflets
Choosing your options for Year 10
Choosing your options for Year 10
PDF Leaflet - 23/09/09
Choosing your options for Year 12
Choosing your options for Year 12
PDF Leaflet - 23/09/09

What's new?

Keep up to date with the latest news on Diplomas; we'll be posting new items for you to read as soon as they happen.

Where you learn

Search for Diploma courses by school or college
To find out what courses are available to you in your area use the Directgov search tool.