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T-Level in Digital Software Development

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Location Chesterfield College
Start date 15 Sep 2026
Type Full-time Provision
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Students who complete a T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development will be able to choose between moving into a skilled occupation or further study; for example, a higher or degree level Apprenticeship, or higher-level technical study, including higher education.

Industry Work Placements play a vital part of the T-Level programme and students will spend over 315 hours with 1 or 2 employers over the 2 years. The knowledge and skills taught and developed in the classroom can be refined during this time and designated industry professionals will support students to progress and become competent.

Upon completion of this qualification students will have threshold competency meaning that they will be ready to enter the workforce but will require further training once they have done so.

As this T-Level qualification is the equivalent to 3 A-Levels and carries the same amount of UCAS points as these, progress onto a related university course is a possibility.

Course Structure

This course covers a range of topics that can be applied in a range of digital environments and situations. Topics covered include:

  • Problem solving
  • Programming
  • Emerging issues
  • Legislation and regulatory requirements
  • Business Context
  • Data
  • Digital environments (hardware, software, networks, cloud)
  • Cyber security

An Employer Set Project (ESP) and an Occupational Specialism project.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, which must include English and maths and preferably a computing/IT related GCSE or equivalent qualification. We will consider a variation on grades subject to interview.

Assessment methods

The core topics will be assessed by 2 exams and the employer set project is assessed by a 14.5 hour set project over a number of set days. These will be assessed at the end of year one. The occupational specialism is assessed by a 50.5 hour set project over a period of weeks towards the end of year two.

Fees and funding

Please contact the college for funding information.

Progression

T-Levels are equivalent to 3 A-Levels and so hold the same number of UCAS points. Successful completion can lead to:

  • Progression onto a full degree in computing or a selection of other digital degree courses
  • Progression onto digital degree apprenticeship
  • Progression into skilled work in the sector e.g. programmer, web designer, games content creator, application developer, mobile app developer

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