A Level Product Design
at Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Product Design is a route into a variety of careers within the creative and engineering industries. Architecture, graphic/product design, automotive design, game/software design, set design, engineering, and joinery are all examples of possible careers that can be followed after the course. An A level in Product Design is also looked upon favourably in many other careers as employers look for creativity in their employees.
What you need to get on
5 x grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths. Grade 5 in a Design and Technology subject (not essential) .
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
Bluecoat Sixth Form
BLUECOAT ACADEMIES TRUST ASPLEY LANE, NOTTINGHAM, NG8 5GY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NOTTINGHAM
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