T Level Digital:
Digital Software Development

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

You’ll master the core of digital: problem solving and computational thinking, programming, data, digital security, emerging technologies such as AI and cloud, and the legislation that shapes the industry. Then you’ll specialise in software development – planning, coding, testing and improving software in a team, just like a professional dev studio. Expect agile sprints, version control, debugging challenges and building solutions for real clients.

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.

Start your career as a junior software developer, web developer, app developer or software tester, or take a higher or degree apprenticeship with a tech employer. With UCAS points you could study computer science, software engineering, games programming or AI at university – including at local universities including the University of Hertfordshire, the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Northampton.

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.