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AQA Advanced GCE in Fashion and Textiles

at Great Marlow School, Marlow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The textile industry is an expanding commercial enterprise. These days there is a great technological, industrial and scientific evolution, which means manufacturers are not afraid to take risks by introducing other materials and processes into textiles.This evolution has extended the career opportunities available to textiles learners away from just design based courses.

What you need to get on

Students should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Textiles Technology, D&T (Textiles specialism) and a Grade 5 in Mathematics, or a Grade 6 in Mathematics, and a Grade 6 in another D&T subject incl. discussion with Head of Department. If you have not studied textiles at GCSE, you can apply by presenting a portfolio of work followed by a discussion with the Head of Department.

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

  • Great Marlow School

    Bobmore Lane, Marlow, SL7 1JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Marlow

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