Digital Software Development T Level
- 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 digital 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:
- web developer
- web designer
- software developer
- computer games tester
- computer games developer
- e-learning developer
- user experience (ux) designer
What you'll learn
Students will develop an understanding of:
Core content 8
- Problem Solving
- Programming
- Emerging Issues and the Impact of Digital
- Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
- Business Context
- Data
- Digital Environments
- Security
In addition to the core content, students choose a specialism:
Options to specialise 6
- Analysing a problem to define requirements and acceptance criteria aligned to user needs
- Designing, implementing, and testing software
- Changing, maintaining and supporting software
- Creating solutions in a social and collaborative environment
- Discovering, evaluating, and applying reliable sources of knowledge
- Applying ethical principles and managing risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements when developing software
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 Digital Software Development 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 Digital Software Development near you:
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Official sources
- Official Digital Software Development T Level page (T Levels programme site)
- Full T Level subject list
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.