A Level Product Design
at King Edward Vi School, Lichfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course enjoys the flexibility to be able to give students three distinct pathways within the Product Design Specification. They are Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles. Students can choose a path (materials area) through this course which meets their individual requirements. It does not matter which material they choose to specialise in they will all complete a set of common course units of assessment.
What you need to get on
Interest in the subject. Attainment 8 score of 5.0 A good GCSE pass in Design & Technology is desirable but not essential. More important is enthusiasm, an enquiring mind, a willingness to experiment with new ideas and communicate with others.
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
King Edward VI School, Lichfield
UPPER ST. JOHN STREET, LICHFIELD, WS14 9EE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · LICHFIELD
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