T Levels - The next level qualification

A NEW CHOICE

T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.

You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the knowledge and skills companies look for.

LAUNCHED IN 2020

T Levels take 2 years of full time study and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.

The first T Levels started in September 2020 at selected schools and colleges in England with more coming in the following years. Our Hertfordshire colleges and many of our schools are introducing T Levels in September 2023.

WHY CHOOSE A T LEVEL

T Levels are a new choice after your GCSEs. Check out the five great reasons for choosing a T Level – and get ready to move to the next level.

1. CREATED WITH BUSINESS

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

More than 200 businesses – including Fujitsu and Skanska – have been involved so you can be confident your T Level will move you to the next level.

2. GET AHEAD IN YOUR CAREER

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

Your industry placement will last for at least 45 days – when and how you complete it depends on the T Level, college and employer.

3. QUALIFICATIONS THAT COUNT

When you pass your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certificate showing the overall grade you achieved - pass, merit, distinction or distinction*. It will also give details of what you learned on the course to help you move into skilled employment or a higher apprenticeship.

4. 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* – and will be recognised by universities and other education providers so you can choose to continue studying if you wish.

5. LEARN YOUR WAY

T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships, which means you can experience an industry while you continue your studies.

Like A Levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if you start before you are 19. Schools and colleges set their own entry requirements, so check their website or contact them direct to find out more.

T LEVEL SUBJECTS

The first 3 T Levels started in September 2020 at selected schools and colleges in England with all T Levels starting ever year until all 25 are available, covering everything from agriculture to catering and engineering to science.

LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2020

• Design, surveying and planning (construction)
• Digital production, design and development
• Education

LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER 2021

• Building services engineering
• Digital business services
• Digital support and services
• Health
• Healthcare science
• Onsite construction
• Science

LAUNCHING IN SEPTEMBER 2022

• Accountancy
• Design, development and control
• Financial
• Human resources
• Maintenance, installation and repair
• Management and administration
• Manufacturing and process

LAUNCHING IN SEPTEMBER 2023

• Agriculture, land management and production
• Animal care and management
• Catering
• Craft and design
• Cultural heritage and visitor attractions
• Hair, beauty and aesthetics
• Legal
• Media, broadcast and production

You can find the outline of every T Level subject by clicking this link.