Product Design

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Applications close on Friday 26th January 2024

This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers, especially those in the creative industries. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by producing prototypes of their choice. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.

Two written Exams and Non-Exam Assessment (NEA); Paper 1 - 30% of A Level, Paper 2 - 20% of A Level, NEA- 50% of A Level

5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. If a student is applying for a course in a subject that they have studied at GCSE it is expected that a student would have achieved at least a standard pass (grade 4) in this subject.

Students will develop confidence and a real understanding of what it means to be a designer. Students' creativity and organisational, communication and presentation skills will allow them to access a wide range of higher education courses and careers such as: design and development engineer, ergonomist, product developer, CAD Designer and architectural designer.