GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design
at The Elmgreen School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail
What the college says
Yes, if you have a talent for designing, developing and making products. If you aim to have a career in engineering or design, this is obviously a good choice. In addition it is a fantastic choice for any student who would like to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills. The problem solving and research based skills you will build on when working for this A-level will be useful for any degree course in the future. The best preparation for this course would be a good grade in GCSE Design and Technology which shows you are creative and have a the basic skills to get started.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in Design Technology or Art and Design and Grade 5 in English
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
The Elmgreen School
The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9BZ
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