Fashion and Textiles WJEC

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - To be confirmed

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 - Some requirements vary slightly dependent on course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Applica here

About the Course

Board: WJEC Eduqas

This WJEC EDUQAS A level specification in Design and Technology- Fashion and Textiles provides opportunities for learners to follow a course that allows its learners to be creative, innovative and solve problems that they have realised themselves and use the iterative design process in making real products that solve real problems identified by the individual.

The specification will enable learners to:

· be open to taking design risks, showing innovation and enterprise whilst considering their role as responsible designers and citizens

· develop intellectual curiosity about the design and manufacture of products and systems, and their impact on daily life and the wider world

· work collaboratively to develop and refine their ideas, responding to feedback from users, peers and expert practitioners

· develop the capacity to think creatively, innovatively and critically through focused research and the exploration of design opportunities arising from the needs, wants and values of users and client

· develop knowledge and experience of real world contexts for design and technological activity

· develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of materials, components and processes associated with the creation of products that can be tested and evaluated in use

· be able to make informed design decisions through an in-depth understanding of the management and development of taking a design through to a prototype/product

· have a critical understanding of the wider influences on design and technology, including cultural, economic, environmental, historical and social factors

A Level course is made up of two components:

Component 1 - Written paper - 3 hours - 100 marks- 50% of qualification

· Exam on chosen endorsed area

· A mix of short answer structured questions and extended writing questions

· Questions can come from any part of the specification - core or in-depth knowledge and understanding, core or in-depth design and make project

Component 2 - Design and make project NEA - 80 hours 100 marks- 50% of qualification

· The design work should start with the learner's own challenge

· It is recommended that the work is done both in school and at home, under the supervision/guidance of the teacher

· Design sketch books plus a design portfolio

· In the context of this component, ‘prototype’ is used to describe all working solutions including products, models and systems.

5 grade 4-9 at GCSE. Students should have a 5 or above in GCSE English language and GCSE Design Technology/Textiles

This courses is suitable for those interested in pursuing a career in the design industry. Possible careers include: Product Designer, Architect, Interior Designer, Graphic Designer.