We are offering 4 NEW T Levels this September 2025

What is a T Level? 

T Levels are two-year qualifications, equivalent to three A Levels, and offer a new option for students after GCSEs. They involve 80% classroom learning and 20% industry-specific work placement, striking a balance between A Levels and apprenticeships. T Levels provide flexibility for students, equipping them with the skills, experience, and qualifications needed to either start a career or go to university.

What are the new T Levels we are offering? 

Craft and Design

This T Level offers two pathways: Ceramics Maker and Fashion and Textile Maker. Over two years, you'll learn in the classroom and gain practical experience, including a 9-week industry placement

 You’ll develop skills in design, ceramics, and textiles, with a focus on hands-on techniques and creative projects. Based at our Adams Building, in Nottingham's Creative Quarter, you'll have access to fantastic workshops and expert lecturers to help guide you towards a successful career in the creative industries.

Media, Broadcast and Production

The T Level in Media blends theory with practical skills, offering a balance between A Levels and apprenticeships. You’ll complete a 45-day industry placement and a creative project, focusing on tasks like idea generation, planning, and content creation. This hands-on experience prepares you for skilled jobs, higher apprenticeships, or further study, with opportunities for future career placements.

Creative Media Technician

Over two years, you'll learn core media principles, enhance technical skills through practical studio work, and specialise in areas like media asset creation, editing, and delivery. 

Creative Content Production

You’ll learn core media principles, develop technical skills in areas like audio, image, and written content, and specialise in content creation for different platforms.

Digital Business 

Digital Business Services

Our T Level in Digital Business Services covers key topics such as business context, digital analysis, diversity, planning, security, and legislation. Students develop core skills in data problem-solving, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation. The occupational specialism of Data Technician includes sourcing, organising, and analysing data, while applying legal and ethical principles. The qualification ensures students gain the necessary technical, English, and mathematical skills, alongside a 315-hour industry placement to enhance their practical experience and employability.

Digital Production, Design and Development

This T Level covers topics such as problem-solving, programming, digital environments, security, and legislation. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate threshold competence in software design, preparing them for further development in the digital sector. The qualification includes a minimum 9-week industry placement and is taught at the City Hub campus with access to advanced facilities and virtual learning technologies.

Digital Support Services

The Digital Support Services T Level covers essential topics like business context, data analysis, digital environments, security, and problem-solving. Students will specialise in maintaining digital security, installing and supporting software, and applying logical approaches to fault resolution. The course includes a 315-hour industry placement to help develop practical skills. It equips students with the core knowledge and skills required for a career in digital support services, meeting industry expectations and enhancing future career prospects.

Science

Healthcare Science

This practical course is ideal for those passionate about healthcare and looking to make a difference. It combines classroom learning with an extended industry placement, where you'll gain hands-on experience in healthcare science. You'll learn how to support healthcare services, maintain cleanliness, use diagnostic equipment, and understand key healthcare science principles. The course also develops essential soft skills like teamwork and communication. With high-quality teaching, modern facilities, and a 315-hour placement, you'll be well-prepared for a career in the healthcare industry.

Laboratory Science

This T Level in Laboratory Science combines classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, perfect for those pursuing a career as a laboratory technician. It provides a general understanding of health and science, including safety regulations, data management, scientific principles, and methodologies. You will specialise in laboratory sciences, studying topics like microbiology, genetics, and analytical techniques. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and includes a minimum nine-week industry placement, preparing you for skilled employment or further study in the health and science sector.