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GCE A Level in Product Design

at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time£1,333

What the college says

Product Design is a highly creative and thought-provoking subject which gives you the hands-on practical experience of a wide range of materials and processes, as well as the theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a wide range of careers in the creative industries. You will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers. Through a range of rich and stimulating projects, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and problem-solving skills to produce your own 3D outcomes, through which you will learn to work with precision and flair to develop your own personal style and skill set along the way. You will investigate the historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology to give you a firm understanding and awareness of real-world design, including current technologies and trends, whilst enjoying the opportunities to put what has been learnt into practice by producing a range of varied prototypes of your choice. Over the two years you will be encouraged to take design risks, show innovation and work collaboratively with others, including users and experts to develop and refine your design skill set. You will draw on knowledge from other subject areas too such as science and maths to inform design decisions and apply these skills when making. You will have the freedom of being able to tailor design and make projects to your own st

What you need to get on

Five grade 5s at GCSE as well as a Grade 6 in Product Design at 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

  • Trinity School.

    Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Newbury

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