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GCE A-Level in Design & Technology - Product Design

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for creative, thought-provoking students with an interest in problem-solving, design, and manufacturing. It is ideal for those looking to pursue careers in the creative industries, engineering, or higher education. Participants will gain practical design skills, solid technical and theoretical knowledge, and the confidence to produce real-world prototypes of their choice. They will also develop a deep understanding of historical, environmental, and socio-economic influences on design, mastering the essential skills sought after by modern employers.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. Students must also have a Grade 4 in a Design and Technology subject.

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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