Design& Technology: Product Design (GCEA)
at Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Brixham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Design and Technology A level allows students to apply and develop their creativity and technical knowledge. Following a Design and Technology course at this level provides the opportunity for students to add a dimension to their education that will assist them in becoming informed decision makers in a technological age. The course has been constructed as a development of the National Curriculum GCSE Design and Technology. The A level is highly regarded by all universities as an indicator of capability in a society that is ever changing, often as a result of design innovation.
What you need to get on
Design & Technology Grade 6 or a similar grade in a related Art or technical subject
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
Churston Ferrers Grammar School
Greenway Road, Brixham, TQ5 0LN
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Brixham
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