When do they start?

You can pick from up to 10 Diploma subjects to start in September 2009. By 2011, there will be 17 Diploma subjects to choose from - plus the Extended Diploma.

5 Diploma courses are running in schools and colleges now:

• Construction and the Built Environment
• Creative and Media
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Society, Health and Development

5 more subjects will be added for September 2009:

• Environmental and Land-based Studies
• Business, Administration and Finance
• Manufacturing and Product Design
• Hospitality
• Hair and Beauty

Another 4 will start from September 2010:

• Travel and Tourism
• Public Services
• Sport and Active Leisure
• Retail Business

And 3 more will start from September 2011:

• Humanities
• Languages
• Science

In 2011, the Extended Diploma will also be on offer. This contains extra maths, English and ICT plus extra Additional and Specialist Learning.

You can find out which schools and colleges are offering Diploma courses through your local 14 to 19 prospectus or by talking to teachers, careers advisors or Connexions staff.