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DT Product Design

at Tapton School & Sixth Form, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will choose a specialist area based on your DT GCSE and study this in depth. Students can specialise in any one of the following areas: Graphic Products, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Systems and Control (Electronics). We will build upon knowledge and understanding, gained in the relevant GCSE(s) and produce high quality designs and products by developing design and practical skills within your chosen area(s). In addition to a chosen area of specialism, a core of knowledge and understanding will be taught around issues such as design in society, industrial practice, environment, ethics, modern and smart materials etc.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Each course carries its own individual requirments.

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Sheffield

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