D&T Product Design
at Redhill Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. You will also consider the broader issues for the designer including environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety. Contact provider for more information
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Grade 9-4 (including a 4 grade in either English or Maths). A GCSE in either a Design & Technology subject or Art would be an advantage.
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
Redhill Academy
Redhill Road Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8GX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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