A Level Product Design
at Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
Design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s the foundation of modern life. Look around: from the device that wakes you up to the chair you sit on and the clothes you wear—everything is a designed solution. Products make our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable, thanks to the vision of engineers, architects, and industrial designers. The Product Design A-Level course is your opportunity to join this creative and vital industry. This is a thought-provoking, hands-on qualification that goes far beyond the drawing board.
What you need to get on
6/above in GCSE Design and Technology or an Art and Design subject, or submission of an accepted portfolio in advance. All students must also have a 5/above in Mathematics and English Language/Literature.
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
Invicta
Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 5DS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Maidstone
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