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GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Product Design)

at Notre Dame High School, Norwich, Norwich · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Design and Technology; Production Design offers two pathways, Resistant Materials Technology and Graphic Products. The specification equips students with design skills for the future and an ability to recognise design needs and develop an understanding how current global issues impact on today’s world. The qualification encourages creativity and innovation so that students will have the confidence to innovate and produce creative design solutions as they develop their own design brief with a client/end user. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of equipment throughout the Design and Technology department. This includes CAD and CAM equipment such as specialist software and laser cutters.

What you need to get on

42 points from your best 8 subjects; GCSE Maths and English (Language or Literature) at a minimum of grade 4, in addition to: A GCSE in this subject is desirable, but not essential.

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

  • Notre Dame High School

    Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Norwich

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