Design and Technology (Product Design)

Course summary

Edexcel Design and Technology (Product Design) A Level has strong links with Mathematics and Science, and it enables learners to integrate and apply their understanding and knowledge from other subject areas that would have been studied at GCSE. Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject and aims to give an insight into the way that creative, designing and manufacturing industries function. Learners are therefore enabled to make the connection between the knowledge, understanding and skills they develop and how this will benefit them in the future. Learning about Product Design at A Level strengthens learners’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a creative environment, enabling them to develop and make prototypes of products that solve real-world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values. Edexcel’s A Level qualification requires students to identify market needs and opportunities for new products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test prototype products.