Computing & IT
T Level in Digital - Digital Software Development (September 2025 Start)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Start Time: 09:00
End Date: 24/06/2027
End Time: 17:00
Day(s): Monday to Friday
Site: College Main Site
Course Overview
The T Level Technical Qualification in
Digital Software Development is a 2-year qualification designed
collaboratively between employers and digital industry specialists to equip
learners with the right kind of knowledge and skills to enable them to either
gain direct employment into the IT industry, progress to further technical
training or progress to higher education university studies in IT.
It is a mixture of classroom learning and on-the-job experience which comes from a compulsory 315 hours of industry placement (approximately 45 days).
It is a mixture of classroom learning and on-the-job experience which comes from a compulsory 315 hours of industry placement (approximately 45 days).
Work Experience & Industry Placements
315 hours across 2 years
Qualification Gained
The T Level Digital Software Development programme is equivalent of 3 A-Levels and allows learner progress to further technical training, higher education university studies or directly into employment in the IT industry.
What Will I Learn
The T Level in Digital Software Development is a full
package that has been designed to equip learners with technical skills across
Software development, Data analysis and manipulation, Computer networking,
Business practices and Legal awareness required when working within the digital
industries.
You will learn how to develop computing solutions and manage the process through the following topics:
1. Problem solving
2. Programming and Testing
3. Emerging issues and impact of digital technologies
4. Legislation and regulatory requirements
5. Business context
6. Data
7. Digital network environments
8. Security in digital spaces
You will learn how to develop computing solutions and manage the process through the following topics:
1. Problem solving
2. Programming and Testing
3. Emerging issues and impact of digital technologies
4. Legislation and regulatory requirements
5. Business context
6. Data
7. Digital network environments
8. Security in digital spaces
English And Maths
Minimum of a grade 4 in both GCSE English and Maths
Our Lecturers
The lecturing team consist of highly qualified and experienced practitioners who are dedicated to ensuring students success through effective curriculum delivery and pastoral support. Most of the current lecturers have had relevant industry experience in IT.
Teaching Learning and Assessment
There are two main components in this technical qualification – the Core component and the Occupational specialism. Learners will benefit from a combination of tutor-led sessions, lectures, seminars, group discussions and research. The learning environment is rich with technology tools both in the practical IT lab rooms and our Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).
Lessons are packed with hands-on practical activities and use of simulation software to familiarise learners with collaborative development and teamwork. In addition to this, learners will also get the opportunity to put their skills to work in their industry placement and benefit from the support of professionals who work in the digital industry where they complete their 315 hours of work experience.
Lessons are packed with hands-on practical activities and use of simulation software to familiarise learners with collaborative development and teamwork. In addition to this, learners will also get the opportunity to put their skills to work in their industry placement and benefit from the support of professionals who work in the digital industry where they complete their 315 hours of work experience.
How Will I Be Assessed
The Programme Core component has three sets of assessments:
Exam Paper 1
Exam Paper 2
Employer set project).
The Occupational Specialism component will be assessed through a major project which will allow learners to show-case all the skills they have gained overall through the development of a capstone project.
An overview of the four parts of this synoptic assessment is shown below:
• Task 1: Analysing the problem and designing a solution.
• Task 2: Developing the solution.
• Task 3a: Gathering feedback to inform future development.
• Task 3b: Evaluating feedback to inform further development
Exam Paper 1
Exam Paper 2
Employer set project).
The Occupational Specialism component will be assessed through a major project which will allow learners to show-case all the skills they have gained overall through the development of a capstone project.
An overview of the four parts of this synoptic assessment is shown below:
• Task 1: Analysing the problem and designing a solution.
• Task 2: Developing the solution.
• Task 3a: Gathering feedback to inform future development.
• Task 3b: Evaluating feedback to inform further development
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted into our 1-year T Level Foundation programme which will help to get them fully prepared and confident to pursue the T Levels technical qualification
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted into our 1-year T Level Foundation programme which will help to get them fully prepared and confident to pursue the T Levels technical qualification
Required Experience
Not applicable
How To Apply
Click on the Apply button and follow the guidance to complete your online application form. You may also contact us (using the contact-us form) if you require additional information.