GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Fashion and Textiles/Product Design)
at Teesdale School · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are moving to A Level from GCSE Design and Technology, this is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject, which provides a unique opportunity for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making or systems. This specification encourages learners to use creativity and imagination when applying iterative design processes to develop and modify designs, to design and make prototypes that solve real life problems.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 or above at GCSE Design & Technology
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
Teesdale School
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Barnard Castle
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