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GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design

at Sackville School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

As technology continues to evolve to cater for our hectic, busy lives, so the need for labour and time saving devices increases. Never before in human history has there been such a demand for products. It is estimated that a new product design goes on the market every 5 minutes! Product designers are highly respected and important professionals, required to design, model, test, manufacture and mass produce products made from a wide range of materials. Product designers have to be able to satisfy public demand and problem-solve these initial requirements, working through the complete design and manufacture process, culminating in an ingenious and commercially viable solution. Careers in product design/engineering have a high employment rate do to national shortages.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in GCSE design and technology and grade 4 in maths and English. Also, a willingness to carry out individual research related to your chosen projects.

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

  • Sackville School

    Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · East Grinstead

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