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GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Design Engineering / Fashion and Textiles / Product Design)

at John Port Spencer Academy, Derby · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is for students who want to continue studying design and technology after GCSE. It will suit you if you enjoy combining theory with practical work and want to use your maths and science skills. This pathway focuses on engineered and electronic product design. Even if you aren't headed for a future in design, this A level will give you transferable skills such as creativity, problem solving, mathematical, analytical thinking and IT skills that can be used in a variety of careers.

What you need to get on

Sixth form entry requirements. Grade 5 in GCSE Design and Technology . Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.

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

  • John Port Spencer Academy

    JOHN PORT SPENCER ACADEMY MAIN STREET, DERBY, DE65 6LU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · DERBY

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