GCE A Level in Design and Technology (Fashion and Textiles/Product Design)

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelWJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

67 providers teach this exact qualification.

South West21

Abbeywood Community School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in a relevant Design Technology GCSE and a 5 in Maths
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Backwell School
Bristol · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Bradley Stoke Community School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 5 in a relevant Design Technology GCSE and a 5 in Maths
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Cheltenham Bournside School
Cheltenham · 2 years
They ask for: See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: Please see https://www.eggbuckland.org.uk/sixth-form-academic-pathway for latest details
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Farmor'S School
Fairford · 24 months
They ask for: Sixth form entry requirements: Grade 4 English and Maths plus at least 3 more GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Short courses do not count. Also required, a minimum gr
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Gillingham School
2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Design and Technology and Grade 4 in GCSE Maths.
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Gillingham School
2 years
They ask for: Students are required to be organised, have good time management skills and be able to meet deadlines for extended pieces of work. Alongside having an ability t
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Gordano School
Bristol · 18 months
They ask for: Minimum Grade 5 in either Electronics, Resistant Materials, Product Design or Graphic Products, plus 4 other GCSE's grade 4 or above to include English and Math
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Patchway Community School
2 years
They ask for: 5 in a relevant Design Technology GCSE and a 5 in Maths
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Poole Grammar School
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum entry requirements for entry into sixth form PLUS for this subject minimum of a 6 in DT.See school website for latest information
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Queen Elizabeth'S
Crediton · 2 years
They ask for: You must have a minimum grade 5 in Design and Technology or equivalent specialisms, e.g., graphic product design, engineering, fashion and textiles or resistant
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South Dartmoor Community College
Newton Abbot · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Katherine'S School
Bristol · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths.
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Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road
Teignmouth · 18 months
They ask for: You will need at least a grade 6 in GCSE Design Technology or a Merit grade in BTEC Engineering.
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The Blue School
Wells · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and a grade 5 or above in GCSE Product Design.
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The Blue School
Wells · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and a grade 5 or above in GCSE Textiles.
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The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · 2 years
They ask for: Standard Entry Requirements including GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths. You are not required to have studied the subject at GCSE Level, although an ability to dra
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The Spires College
Torquay · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Design & Technology Standard entry to Sixth Form is 5 GCSEs.
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Torquay Academy
Torquay · 360 hours
They ask for: 5 GCSEs level 5 or above including English and Maths. GCSEs Level 5 or above in Art & Design and Science are desirable
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Winterbourne International Academy
2 years
They ask for: 5 in a relevant Design Technology GCSE and a 5 in Maths
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West Midlands11

Alcester Grammar School
Alcester · 22 months
They ask for: Grade 7 at GCSE Design Technology OR grade 6 at GCSE Design Technology, plus grade 6 in English Language or English Literature, plus grade 6 in Maths
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ARDEN
Solihull · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5-9 in Maths and English plus three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above AND Design Technology Grade 6 at GCSE or Grade 6 in a design related subject.
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Coundon Court
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: Students must have achieved a minimum of Grade B GCSE within a Design & Technology subject for entry onto this course, Also a grade C in English and Maths is re
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Coundon Court
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Art, Photography or Design and Technology.
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John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-On-Wye · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including English.
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North Bromsgrove High School
2 years
They ask for: Standard entrance criteria for 6th form: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Minimum grade 5 in GCSE Technology.
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Shireland Collegiate Academy
Smethwick · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 5 (grade C) or above or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
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Swanshurst School
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade 4. Previous study of Design Technology or Art at grade 4.
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The Thomas Adams School
2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 9 - 4 or grade A* - Cs
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Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Redditch · 21 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English, maths and DT
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Woodrush High School
Birmingham · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East9

Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury · 2 years
They ask for: Sixth Form entry requirements, including Design Technology at grade 6.
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Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:* Maths* English Language* Science* DT or Engineering grade 5 (if taken)In a
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Burford School
Burford · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for students are the best 8 GCSE grades, totalling 38 or higher. For example, two Grade 6s, two Grade 5s, and four Grade 4s. In a
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Christ The King College
Newport · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dover Grammar School For Boys
Dover · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE Product Design + Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
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Holcombe Grammar School
Chatham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Design Technology
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Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in DT or Art
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Howard of Effingham School
Leatherhead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE grade 6 in DT or Art
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Larkmead School
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent
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East of England7

Arthur Mellows Village College
Peterborough · 2 years
They ask for: Students will need to have a Grade 6 at GCSE in one of the following Design and Technology subjects: Product Design or Engineering. Some consideration will be g
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Northgate High School
Ipswich · 360 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Samuel Ryder Academy
St. Albans · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE Grades 9-5 including maths and English plus a grade 6 in GCSE Product Design.
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Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5/6 or above in GCSE Resistant Materials, Graphic Products or Textiles, as well as an APS of 4.5 or above.
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Southend High School For Girls
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: A technology subject, art, computer science or media studies at GCSE grade 6
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The Billericay School
Billericay · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Bromfords School
Wickford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language/Literature Grade 5/Pass in DT if studied
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London7

Carshalton Boys Sports College
Carshalton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's Grade 5 - 9 including Grade 6 or higher in any Design & Technology subject (ie Product Design) and Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Mathematics and Science
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Hatch End High School
Harrow · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE 9-5 grades to include Maths & English Language at Grade 5+. It is not essential to have studied Product Design at GCSE, but Grade 5+ is required if it ha
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JCOSS
Barnet · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs including English, maths and Art or an Art related subject.
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Queen Elizabeth'S Girls' School
Barnet · 2 years
They ask for: See website for individual course entry criteria - https://www.qegschool.org.uk/joinsixthform
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Ricards Lodge High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Design and Technology or GCSE Art and Design grade 6 or higher. Applicants will be invited to attend an additional interview with portfolio - specific deta
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The Charter School East Dulwich
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Charter School North Dulwich
London · 2 years
They ask for: At least grade 6 in DT, Engineering or a related subject at GCSE. GCSE Maths grade 5.
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North West7

Priestley College
Warrington · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Queen Elizabeth School
Carnforth · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths, Grade 6 in Design Technology.
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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE grades at 9 - 5 including at least a grade 5 in English Language and Maths, Grade 6 in Design Technology.
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Stretford Grammar School
Manchester · 9 months
They ask for: Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subject
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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Tarporley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-4
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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
Tarporley · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE 9-4
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The Lakes School
Windermere · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE 9 to 5
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Yorkshire and The Humber2

Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + Grade 4 in a relevant GCSE Art Subject or, a portfolio of work for consideration
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Wickersley School and Sports College
Rotherham · 24 months
They ask for: A minimum of a grade 5 in another creative GCSE is required.
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East Midlands2

Queen Elizabeth'S Grammar School
Ashbourne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Robert Smyth Academy
Market Harborough · 2 years
They ask for: In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 36 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths and grade 5 Product D
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North East1

Teesdale School
24 months
They ask for: Grade 6 or above at GCSE Design & Technology
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