Craft and Design T Level

Creative and Design route · Level 3

Level: Level 3
Typical duration: 2-year course
Industry placement: At least 9 weeks with an employer
Status: Open to applications

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of craft and design occupations.

What you can do with this T Level

Roles this subject is designed to lead into, as listed by the T Levels programme site:

What you'll learn

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

Core content 10

the creative economy
the individual in the creative industries
cultural context and vocabulary
audience and consumer needs
legal and regulatory requirements
professional standards and conduct in the workplace
equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
research skills
project methodology and administration
continued professional development

In addition to the core content, students choose a specialism:

Options to specialise 5

jewellery maker
ceramics maker
furniture maker (maker)
furniture maker (upholsterer)
textiles and fashion maker

Entry requirements

T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs. Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college. Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Craft and Design T Level.

Where you can study this

360 providers are registered to deliver T Levels for the 2026 to 2027 academic year, but the government's provider list doesn't say which specific subjects each one teaches — that's set by each provider and can change between years. To check who teaches Craft and Design near you:

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Official sources

Source: T Level subjects (T Levels programme site, GOV.UK), checked 2026-08-30. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always check the official page before applying or enrolling — provider registrations and course availability change.