Group 4 IB Design & Technology HL Level 3

Applications Open: - 21st November 2025

Applications Close: - 18th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - A minimum point score of 52 for their best 8 subjects. Students should have a level 5 or above in English and Mathematics. They should have a least a 7 in their proposed IB Diploma higher level subjects. If Mathematics is proposed at higher level, the GCSE mathematics grade must be 8.

How to Apply:

External students - please apply via Applicaa from 21st November 2025, a link will be available on the school website from this date.

Internal students – there is no need to make a formal application.

For the course content, assessment and where the chosen course will lead, please see our website link here Sixth Form Diploma Guide 2022

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Assessment

Assessment for the subject at higher level is divided between three written exams (two at standard level) weighted at 60% and coursework at 40%. The exams include multiple choice and open ended questions. The practical work consists of several mini-projects (investigations) undertaken during Year 12 and a full ?design and make? project of the student?s choice, as coursework in Year 13.

Where will it lead?

Studying the subject adds to the breadth of the knowledge you will gain in the subject. You will have an excellent understanding of the design process undertaken by designers in engineering and product design, and how the advancement in technology and materials is being used to develop an ever increasing range of exciting products for the benefit of everyone.

The DT Higher Level course will be of great benefit to those students with a career interest in engineering, product design, architecture or other careers that involve a combination of creativity, and sound analytical thinking.

Both Standard and Higher Level courses will also enable students to develop a wide variety of transferable skills useful in many other occupations.