The Design Engineering course is focused towards engineering and electronic products and systems. Students will analyse the function, operation, components and materials of different engineered products and electronic systems. Students will also need to consider the wider issues affecting design decisions for commercial products. Students will gain practical experience of using materials, components and systems in order to design and manufacture functioning products. Students will take on the role of a designer and manufacturer. They will build up awareness and experience of using materials, components and systems in order to design and manufacture functioning products. They will gain an understanding of all the issues to be considered in the planning, design, manufacture and marketing of engineered products and systems.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. To have studied Design and Technology at GCSE gaining at least a level 6. Level 6 in Maths and Physics is also required. Students need to be organised, committed and ready to work hard.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,324 - £16,908 |
| Address | Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
The Design Engineering course is focused towards engineering and electronic products and systems. Students will analyse the function, operation, components and materials of different engineered products and electronic systems. Students will also need to consider the wider issues affecting design decisions for commercial products. Students will gain practical experience of using materials, components and systems in order to design and manufacture functioning products. Students will take on the role of a designer and manufacturer. They will build up awareness and experience of using materials, components and systems in order to design and manufacture functioning products. They will gain an understanding of all the issues to be considered in the planning, design, manufacture and marketing of engineered products and systems.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. To have studied Design and Technology at GCSE gaining at least a level 6. Level 6 in Maths and Physics is also required. Students need to be organised, committed and ready to work hard.