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GCE A Level Design Technology Product Design

at Birkenhead High School Academy, Prenton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Key Stage 5 curriculum in design and technology is creative and thought-provoking, providing students with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a vast array of potential careers. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Birkenhead High School Academy GDST

    Birkenhead High School For Girls 86 Devonshire Place, Prenton, CH43 1TY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Prenton

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