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A Level Fashion & Textiles

at Ely College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The world of fashion is a trillion-pound industry that employs over 800,000 people in the UK. Textiles is linked to the world of design, manufacturing, business and marketing. You will combine creative and technological principles to create marketable and innovative garments. The course includes the study of consumer trends, textile products and materials, construction processes and surface decoration techniques as well as wider issues in the industry. This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. The new qualifications place greater emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Whilst the course will naturally appeal to those wishing to pursue a career in the creative industries, many of the skills required are transferable and compliment a wide range of subjects.

What you need to get on

At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English and Maths; and Grade 5 or above in a Technology subject.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Bishop Laney

    Ely College Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ely

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