Design and Technology (Product Design)
Princethorpe College - Warwickshire
01926634200
Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX
Course summary

If you want to demonstrate to universities and future employers that you can perform in a creative problem solving environment, work to deadlines and industry standards, communicate your ideas using a full range of ICT and presentation packages, think laterally, use analytical skills and be part of a cutting edge subject...then why not study Design and Technology? • Are you interested in discovering how existing products are designed and manufactured? • Are you interested in finding out about a wide range of materials, not just those that you are familiar with? • Are you interested in creating solutions to real problems? • Do you want to develop a wide range of graphical communication skills including CAD? • Do you want to develop a wide range of practical skills working with a variety of materials?

Entry requirements

The minimum academic requirement for Sixth Form is six GCSEs at grades 9-5, including at least three grade 6s or equivalent. Students are normally expected to have at least a grade 6 in the subject to be studied to A-level, although specific requirements apply for some subjects.

How you'll be assessed

You will design and manufacture a full size solution to a problem. There is a written theory paper each year to support your practical work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£15,840
AddressLeamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX