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GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design

at Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is modern and relevant, so students can learn about contemporary technologies, materials and processes, as well as established practices. The new qualifications place greater emphasis on understanding and applying iterative design processes. Students will use their creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. https://tv.data.org.uk/News?wvideo=18wsgy77sn

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in DT and strong passes in English and Maths GCSE

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 Trust Sixth Form At Cornwallis Academy

    The Cornwallis Academy Hubbards Lane, Maidstone, ME17 4HX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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