GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Design Engineering / Fashion and Textiles / Product Design)
at Westcliff High School For Girls, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying Product Design at this level gives you opportunities to be creative and innovative and offers an excellent progression from GCSE Design and Technology courses. The integration of work-related activities and links to the commercial and industrial world are also valuable at this level. You will need to take responsibility for planning and managing your own work as there is a strong coursework component in this subject requiring independent learning and the ability to communicate with others to enhance research techniques. The skills that you will develop in planning and management are essential in Higher Education and are highly valued by employers.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 in any of the Design & Technology disciplines (Graphic Products/ Product Design/ Resistant Materials or Engineering) or GCSE Grade 7 in Art & Design.
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
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BS
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Westcliff-On-Sea
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