Design and Technology: Product Design

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - please apply via the Towers School website

Applications Open: - 11th December 2025

Applications Close: - 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

This creative and thought-provoking qualification gives students the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and confidence to succeed in a number of careers in the creative, design and engineering world.

They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning in to practice by producing prototypes of their choice.

Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.

You will be assessed by one internal coursework assignments and two external units:

Unit 1 - Exam 30%

Unit 2 - Exam 20%

Unit 3 - NEA 50% (A design and make task)

GCSE: Level 2 Merit in Engineering or Grade 5 in Design and Technology or

BTEC: Level 2 Merit in Art and Design

There are many opportunities in the creative industries after you study Design and Technology. Here are a few to career paths to think about:

ART AND DESIGN - Graphic Designer, Sculptor, Gallery Curator / IT AND THE INTERNET - Games Developer, Software Programmer, Network Engineer, Web Designer / FASHION AND BEAUTY - Fashion Designer, Dressmaker, Garment Technologist, Fashion Stylist / ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION – Tradesperson, Architect, Construction Manager, Engineer