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A Level in DT - Product Design

at Marling School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Product design provides an opportunity for students to develop their creativity, problem solving and to collaborate with others. Students apply knowledge and understanding to a range of technological activities, leading to a final major 'design and make' assignment of the student's own choosing. The course applies mathematical and scientific understanding from KS4 and encourages students to think laterally. Skills such as managing deadlines, critical analysis and evaluation, communication and critique of others' design work are developed throughout the programme. Students will consider their responsibility as designers to make inclusive and ecologically sound design interventions and we explore the work of contemporary, as well as up and coming designers through platforms such as the James Dyson Foundation award, blogs and design publications. Teaching takes the form of theory lessons, design workshops, group crits, focussed practical sessions, independent study and workshop practice. We strongly encourage students to use the DT department resources for their work outside of directed study time.

What you need to get on

Course Entry Requirements: Students are required to achieve at least a Grade 6 or above at GCSE level in a design technology subject, and should be able to communicate confidently using a range of drawing techniques.

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

  • Marling School

    Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stroud

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