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GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design

at Maltby Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills and confidence to succeed in a number of design based careers, especially those in the creative industries. Students will investigate historical, social, cultural and environmental influences on product design, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing products of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by Higher Education and employers.

What you need to get on

4 GCSE's at 4+.

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

  • Maltby Academy

    Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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