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GCE A Level in Design and Technology: Product Design

at Garth Hill College, Bracknell · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-Level Product Design is the follow on route from GCSE Design & Technology. This course has been designed to encourage students to take a broad view of Design and Technology, to develop their capacity to design and make products and to appreciate the complex relations between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. The course is a full two year A-Level and will develop skills learnt at GCSE as well as introducing new practical and theory content. In the first year pupils will complete a range of practice projects and complete a theory programme. In the final term of the first year, pupils will begin their major non examined assessment (NEA) project which can be based on any theme or idea of their choice. In the second year pupils will complete their NEA project alongside the final part of the theory programme.

What you need to get on

We recommend the following: Grade 6 in GCSE Design and Technology: Metals, Timbers, Textiles, Polymers, Systems or Paper & Boards. Grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths (Due to the mathematics and written content of the course).

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

  • Garth Hill College

    Bull Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Bracknell

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