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GCE2YR Design Technology: Product Design

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE DESIGN TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY? Our Product Design GCE offers two pathways, Resistance Materials Technology and Graphic Products, each with its own specific content. The stucture of the specification allows students to develop a range of skills and outcomes. The specification seeks to develop students' knowledge and understanding of, and skills and application in, designing products. They will also develop their research , analysis, product development, project planning and evaluation skills. The assessment for this course involves Design and Make coursework activities, and externally assessed examinations. A qualification in this subject will open opportunities to pursue a career in Engineering, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle design.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE DT or evidence of ability

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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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