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Design and Technology

at Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Product Design A Level gives candidates opportunities to analyse existing products and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to the designing and making of their own product concepts. They look at the work and responsibilities of designers and manufacturers and are expected to develop an awareness of the wider issues associated with product development and marketing, such as the moral, social and environmental implications. The course allows considerable flexibility for highly motivated students and is suitable for candidates that have successfully completed a design and technology GCSE in Product Design, Graphics Design or Textiles. It is also very important to have good maths skills.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a minimum total of five grades 9 to 4 at GCSE level or equivalents to begin an A level programme. Subject specific criteria can be found here: https://prospectus.redborne.com/sixth-form/courses/

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

  • Redborne Upper School

    FLITWICK ROAD AMPTHILL, BEDFORD, MK45 2NU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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