Software Development

T Level

Software Development T Level offers an environment purely for people who want to specialise, and gets you into the working world with 45 days work experience.

Software Devlopment

T Level

Software Development T Level offers an environment purely for people who want to specialise, and gets you into the working world with 45 days work experience.

Software Development T Level offers an environment purely for people who want to specialise, and gets you into the working world with 45 days work experience.

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KEY INFORMATION:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Course Length

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

Software Development T Level offers an environment purely for people who want to specialise, and gets you into the working world with 45 days work experience.

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key information:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths

Course Length

Two Years Including 45 Day Work Placement

Qualification

Digital Production, Design and Development T Level

course overview

Our T Level Software Development course offers a hands-on, practical approach to software development, helping you build critical skills in programming, problem-solving, data analysis, and cyber security. You’ll work on projects using languages like Python, C#, and JavaScript, gaining industry-relevant experience. With a focus on real-world applications, including a 45-day industry placement, this course prepares you for a career in tech or further study. Develop a portfolio of projects and be ready for a variety of pathways in the digital industry.

  • Programming Skills: Develop proficiency in Python, C#, and JavaScript, working on practical projects to build your portfolio. 
  • Problem Solving: Hone your ability to break down complex problems and create innovative solutions. 
  • Cyber Security & Data Analysis: Learn essential skills in securing applications and analysing data, preparing you for real-world tech challenges. 
  • Industry Experience: Gain valuable industry exposure through a 45-day placement, enhancing your critical thinking and professional skills. 
  • Project Development: Work on large-scale projects that combine your practical and theoretical knowledge to create impactful software solutions. 
  • Career Readiness: Build a strong portfolio, expand your employability, and explore various career pathways in the tech industry.
  • Opportunity to study for an industry-recognised Amazon Web Service certification.

On our T-Level Software Development course, you’ll enhance your creative problem-solving skills through practical sessions, industry placements, and real-world projects. With access to high-specification PCs and industry-standard software, you’ll gain hands-on experience in programming, data analysis, cybersecurity, and emerging tech such as AI and VR. You will build a portfolio that prepares you for a successful career in the digital and tech industries.

You’ll receive access to:

  • An online learning programme to support and enhance your studies
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.
  • High-end PCs with professional software including:
    • VS Code.
    • Visual Studio.
    • Wireshark.
    • Cisco Packet Tracer.
    • Node.js.
    • Other specialist software and hardware.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

course overview

Our T Level Software Development course offers a hands-on, practical approach to software development, helping you build critical skills in programming, problem-solving, data analysis, and cyber security. You’ll work on projects using languages like Python, C#, and JavaScript, gaining industry-relevant experience. With a focus on real-world applications, including a 45-day industry placement, this course prepares you for a career in tech or further study. Develop a portfolio of projects and be ready for a variety of pathways in the digital industry.

  • Programming Skills: Develop proficiency in Python, C#, and JavaScript, working on practical projects to build your portfolio. 
  • Problem Solving: Hone your ability to break down complex problems and create innovative solutions. 
  • Cyber Security & Data Analysis: Learn essential skills in securing applications and analysing data, preparing you for real-world tech challenges. 
  • Industry Experience: Gain valuable industry exposure through a 45-day placement, enhancing your critical thinking and professional skills. 
  • Project Development: Work on large-scale projects that combine your practical and theoretical knowledge to create impactful software solutions. 
  • Career Readiness: Build a strong portfolio, expand your employability, and explore various career pathways in the tech industry.
  • Opportunity to study for an industry-recognised Amazon Web Service certification.

On our T-Level Software Development course, you’ll enhance your creative problem-solving skills through practical sessions, industry placements, and real-world projects. With access to high-specification PCs and industry-standard software, you’ll gain hands-on experience in programming, data analysis, cybersecurity, and emerging tech such as AI and VR. You will build a portfolio that prepares you for a successful career in the digital and tech industries.

You’ll receive access to:

  • An online learning programme to support and enhance your studies
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.
  • High-end PCs with professional software including:
    • VS Code.
    • Visual Studio.
    • Wireshark.
    • Cisco Packet Tracer.
    • Node.js.
    • Other specialist software and hardware.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

Ready to apply?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.

Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

READY TO APPLY?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT

90% of our learners achieve their full qualification.

93% of our learners have a positive destination.

5 out of 8 of our learners go onto university or other Higher Education.

learner achievement

COURSE MODULES

COURSE MODULES

Careers Within Software Development

With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. 

You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.

Careers Within Software Development

With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. 

You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.

additional information

  • We are a creative and technical-focused college, creating a specialist ecosystem for computing students. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines for example photo and video shoots for musicians, or writing music for video games.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.

 

Weekly Schedule: 

Year 1:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Year 2:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

 

Professional Development:

  • Further your transferable skills through our Personal and Professional Development programme. T Level Software Development also includes specialist sessions devoted to exam readiness and remote sessions to develop skills and understanding further.

 

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

 

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

 

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

 

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.

Year 1:

  • 2x 2.5hr paper-based exams
  • 1x 15 hr project over 2 weeks

Year 2:

  • 1x 67hr project over 7 weeks

 

Throughout the course, you will complete mock exams and projects assessed by your tutors. All projects will be done on PCs, but paper-based assessments will only be available for students with an EAA.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

additional information

  • We are a creative and technical-focused college, creating a specialist ecosystem for computing students. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines for example photo and video shoots for musicians, or writing music for video games.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.

Weekly Schedule: 

Year 1:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Year 2:

  • 20 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).

Professional Development:

  • Further your transferable skills through our Personal and Professional Development programme. T Level Software Development also includes specialist sessions devoted to exam readiness and remote sessions to develop skills and understanding further.

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths.

Year 1:

  • 2x 2.5hr paper-based exams
  • 1x 15 hr project over 2 weeks

Year 2:

  • 1x 67hr project over 7 weeks

 

Throughout the course, you will complete mock exams and projects assessed by your tutors. All projects will be done on PCs, but paper-based assessments will only be available for students with an EAA.

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

Level 3 Software Development Technician (Apprenticeship)

This apprenticeship programme allows you to combine hands-on experience with industry-leading training to equip you with the skills for success in the digital world.

Level 4 Software Developer (Apprenticeship)

This apprenticeship programme offers a mix of practical experience and advanced training to refine your technical expertise and prepare you for advanced roles in the industry.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

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