T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development (ICT) Level 3

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When & Where

8 September 2025 - 9 July 2027 ( 1200 hours, 70 weeks )
North Kensington Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes (course free to 16-18 year olds)
Course Code K25ITCB04A
Suitable For This course is free for 16-18s

What you will learn

T-Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16-18 courses. The qualification is equivalent to three A levels and the main focus of study is based around vocational skills. The qualification includes a 45-day industry placement and the course is run over two years. This T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development explores various elements of the digital and creative industries. The course has a strong emphasis on the exposure to emerging environments, such as cloud based computing and gaming technologies. The main focus is on developing computing skills which will be enhanced by using programming environments and hardware that reflect the developments required in using various platforms in solving business and gaming solutions. You will develop strong skills in problem solving, analytical approaches, and designing and developing pragmatic solutions for given problems. You will also become familiar with data analytics, web design and development, and game solutions and programming, whilst exploring current and emerging technologies, and how these are evolving as we progress in the current digital world.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Develop problem solving skills
Understand emerging technologies/trends - e.g. artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality)
Understand the importance of data management
Engage in a An employer-set project (ESP) which consists of applying the above skills in a real life working environment

On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development [EDEXCEL]

Class format and activities

This T Level will enable you to enjoy 80% studying in a classroom environment and experience 20% learning on an industry placement with an employer.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

What you need to know before you enrol

Experience first-hand requirements of a challenging yet rewarding career in the digital and creative industries. Whether you’re passionate about the web industry, games industry or working in a global business, learn the requirements, trends and technologies for computer programmers and general computing in an ever-changing world. This T Level will enable you to enjoy 80% studying in a classroom environment and experience 20% learning on an industry placement with an employer.

What you need

Materials will be provided.

What you can do next

You can progress to a university of your choice and study various courses in the creative and digital industries including computer game programming, game design, game development, computer game science, web development, software development and data analytics. Completing this T Level will also support progression to entry-level job opportunities in computer game programming, software design and development, web development, mobile app development, general programming.