Design and Technology (Textiles Technology)

Entry Requirements

• At least 5 GCSEs at either 8 or 9 and three grades at 7. • GCSE grade 8 or 9 in your chosen A Level subjects. • GCSE grade 7 or above in Mathematics and English Language. • For two science A Levels, or Maths alongside science, at least a grade 8 will be needed in both subjects. Students are generally expected to achieve a minimum GCSE: Design Technology - Textiles or GCSE Art grade 8. As a Textiles student you should have an interest in the development of a product from the materials used, to its form and function. You should be able to generate and communicate ideas in a range of media and be prepared to apply your creative and problem-solving skills independently.