Design and Technology (Product Design)
Oxford Spires Academy - Oxfordshire
01865428200
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Course summary

The WJEC GCE in Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products or systems. Design and technology is an inspiring, rigorous and practical subject. This specification encourages learners to use creativity and imagination when applying iterative design processes to develop and modify designs, and to design and make prototypes that solve real world problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and values.

Entry requirements

Pupils will be required to have a minimum of grade 6 in Design and Technology and grade 6 in English, Maths and Science.

How you'll be assessed

There will be no AS exam in this subject. Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century. Written exam (3 hours) – worth 50% Component 2: Design and Make Project. Non-exam assessment of 80 hours – work 50%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGlanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU