GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design
at Trinity School, Carlisle · school or sixth form
What the college says
This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers; especially those in the creative and engineering industries.The qualification is aimed at students who have followed a GCSE Design and Technology course in Engineering, Graphic Products, Product Design, Systems and Control or Resistant Materials. It allows students to continue developing their design and problem solving skills through design, practical and theory activities.
What you need to get on
Three or more grade 5’s with the remainder at least grade 4 (including English Language and Maths at grade 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
Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JB
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Carlisle
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