T Level Digital:
Digital Software Development

4 GCSEs (9-4) including English Language and Maths.

Core Content

Within the core content of this course you will develop a general understanding of digital, including:

• Problem Solving
• Programming
• Emerging Issues and the Impact of Digital
• Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
• Business Context
• Data
• Digital Environments
• Security

Occupational Specialism Content

In addition to the core content, each student will also develop skills in Digital Software Development. The content will include:

• Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned to user needs
• Designing, implementing, and testing software
• Changing, maintaining and supporting software
• Creating solutions in a social and collaborative environment
• Discovering, evaluating, and applying reliable sources of knowledge
• Applying ethical principles and managing risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software

Industry Placement

You will also undertake 315 hours working with an employer on an Industry Placement. You’ll spend 80% of your time learning in our industry-standard facilities, and 20% gaining valuable experience on an industry placement.

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the Digital industry. Upon completion you will be prepared to progress into the industry through employment or as an Apprentice in roles such as:

• Web Developer
• Web Designer
• Software Developer
• Computer Games Tester
• Computer Games Developer
• E-learning Developer
• User Experience (UX) Designer

You can also use this T Level to progress to university with a degree in areas such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Games Development.

Students should always check the entry requirements for each degree programme with the relevant higher education provider, as some degrees require specific combinations of qualifications or other industry accreditations as part of their entry requirements.

T Levels are a 2-year qualification that is equivalent to 3 A Levels. Study a T Level and you will undertake an Industry Placement, with a minimum of 315 hours, on a course that is 80% classroom and 20% work.

You’ll enrol on a Level 3 study programme, taking part in exams and externally marked assessments. T Levels are graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction and you will be awarded UCAS points upon completion, the maximum you can achieve is the equivalent of 3 A* at A Level.

Studying a T Level will allow you to meet the needs of the industry and prepare you for entry into skilled employment, higher level apprenticeships or Higher Education at university.

T Levels are technical qualifications involving an industry placement. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% in the workplace.

You are required to have achieved GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 to complete a T Level.

Additional occupation-specific mandatory requirements are included within your T Level. You are required to enter into employment or commence placement as part of your T Level giving you real working experience.

Backed by Business

T Levels have been designed with over 250 leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.

Get Ahead in Your Career

T Levels give you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies.

Awarded UCAS points

Your T Level will be worth UCAS points – a T Level Distinction is worth the same as 3 A levels at A

Learn Your Way

T Levels offer you practical and knowledge-based learning at college and on-the-job experience with an industry placement of at least 315 hours.