Design and Technology (Product Design)

Entry Requirements

Ideally students should have studied Design and Technology at GCSE but this is not necessarily essential; those who have Design and Technology GCSE should have achieved at least a grade 7. GCSE studies give students an basic knowledge of the core elements required for A-level and, although they are taught again in more detail during the Lower Sixth, workloads will be increased. IT skills, an interest in working practically with materials and a creative mind are also deemed essential. In addition to this, students are expected to have achieved at least a grade 6 in English Language GCSE, as there are many written elements to the course and the exams feature longer response style questions, and at least a grade 6 in Maths GCSE as students are expected to demonstrate their application of knowledge, understanding and skills of Maths (and Science) both theoretically and practically.