T Levels Education
with Experience

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What are T Levels?

Whether you want to go to university or straight into skilled employment after your studies, you can get there with T Levels.

T Levels are a two year course, equivalent to three A levels. They combine academic study with industry experience: 80% classroom learning and 20% work placement.

T Levels focus on transferable skills, expert knowledge and learning that will get you hired, or ready for university. They’re also industry-recognised, and we have secured placements with over 200 businesses in the Leeds City Region.

Choose your T Level

At Leeds City College we offer the following T Levels:

“I was given the opportunity to reach out to different companies and find my own placement, and it was great to have some support with my application, which gave me the confidence to find something I was passionate about.”
Jess, Digital & IT T Level

“In our course, often we learn things in a high level of detail, meaning that we get access to more advanced technical knowledge than is available on other Level 3 courses.”
Flynn, Digital & IT T Level

“This T Level in childcare has been an amazing course as I’ve had great first-hand experience in the area I’ve always been interested in. I chose this course over other options, such as A levels, because I felt that this was a more in-depth way into the childcare sector.”
Jodie, Education & Early Years T Level

“It has genuinely been really good. I’ve gained so much experience from it and I feel like I’ve developed a huge range of communication skills that I didn’t necessarily have before.”
Jessica, Health T Level

10 reasons to choose a T Level

1. Specialise in your chosen subject area with a nationally recognised qualification, taught across two years: one  T Level is equal to three A levels
2. Gain transferable technical skills and gain in-depth  knowledge of your chosen industry
3. Spend 80% of your time in the classroom studying your  subject, and 20% in the workplace applying your knowledge
4. Complete a work placement of at least 45 days,  where you work on a meaningful real-life project  in your chosen industry
5. A mix of learning styles helps you put your classroom knowledge into practice, applying relevant and useful  skills during your work placement

6. T Levels are designed with input from employers, so that you know your skills will be valued by businesses in the future
7. We have secured placements with over 200 businesses in the Leeds City Region – our industry connections will help you find the right placement
8. Earn UCAS points to get into university – for example, T Level Distinction* is equivalent to 3 x A*s at A level (see table below)
9. Accepted by over 140 providers for degree-level study and higher apprenticeships: in 2022, 80% of T Level students  who applied to university were successful
10. Accepted by 17 out of 24 Russell Group Universities,  including Manchester, York and Bristol

T Levels: how you’ll learn

80% of your time will be spent in the classroom

Learn from expert tutors with first-hand industry experience

Industry placement of at least 315 hours (or 45 days) with an employer

T Levels: what you’ll gain

A qualification equivalent to three A levels
A nationally-recognised certificate showing  the overall grade received
Industry experience with a relevant employer
Transferable technical skills that employers seek
Valuable connections – and the potential  for paid work after your placement
UCAS points if you choose to go to university

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FAQs

Do T Levels get UCAS points?

Yes, your T Level can be converted into UCAS points. One T Level is the equivalent to three A levels, and like A levels, your final grade reflects how many UCAS points you have earned. For example, a T Level Distinction* is equal to three A*s at A Level.

UCAS tariff points	T Level overall grade	A level
168	Distinction* (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism)	AAA*
144	Distinction	AAA
120	Merit	BBB
96	Pass (C or above on the core)	CCC
72	Pass (D or E on the core)	DDD

What can I do after a T Level?

While T Levels are designed to prepare you for work, you can also go to university with a T Level. You may choose to go straight into employment, using the skills you’ve already developed in your studies. Or you may choose to pursue an apprenticeship, earning money while you continue to study – depending on your field of study, you could pursue a higher or degree level apprenticeship.
What are the advantages of T Levels over A levels?

T Levels are designed with input from employers and businesses, and tailored to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in your selected profession. T Levels are a perfect choice for people who already know what career they want after their studies, and who would benefit from developing practical skills and real-world experience. A levels are a more traditionally academic route where you choose a few different subjects to study, and they are concentrated on theory, rather than practice.
What are the advantages of T Levels over apprenticeships?

T Levels have a more classroom-based approach to learning, whereas apprenticeships have the majority of their training ‘on the job’. Therefore T Levels may offer a more academic option than apprenticeships, whilst still providing the benefit of work experience. T Levels also provide UCAS points to access university courses.
What else can I study?

While T Levels are a great choice if you already know what career you want to go into, A levels allow you to study a range of subjects (usually three). Apprenticeships see you in paid employment while you study, where you will work for an employer for 80% of your time, and complete off-the-job training for the remainder. Vocational courses are full-time study options, specialising in your chosen subject – while learning essential theory and gaining valuable practical skills which will help you pursue your dream career.

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Are you an employer looking to host an industry placement?

What are T Levels?

Choose your T Level

At Leeds City College we offer the following T Levels:

Student stories

“I was given the opportunity to reach out to different companies and find my own placement, and it was great to have some support with my application, which gave me the confidence to find something I was passionate about.”
Jess, Digital & IT T Level

“In our course, often we learn things in a high level of detail, meaning that we get access to more advanced technical knowledge than is available on other Level 3 courses.”
Flynn, Digital & IT T Level

“It has genuinely been really good. I’ve gained so much experience from it and I feel like I’ve developed a huge range of communication skills that I didn’t necessarily have before.”
Jessica, Health T Level

10 reasons to choose a T Level

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Are you an employer looking to host an industry placement?

What are T Levels?

Choose your T Level

At Leeds City College we offer the following T Levels:

Student stories

“I was given the opportunity to reach out to different companies and find my own placement, and it was great to have some support with my application, which gave me the confidence to find something I was passionate about.” Jess, Digital & IT T Level

“In our course, often we learn things in a high level of detail, meaning that we get access to more advanced technical knowledge than is available on other Level 3 courses.”Flynn, Digital & IT T Level

10 reasons to choose a T Level

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T Levels: how you’ll learn

T Levels: what you’ll gain

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“I was given the opportunity to reach out to different companies and find my own placement, and it was great to have some support with my application, which gave me the confidence to find something I was passionate about.”
Jess, Digital & IT T Level

“In our course, often we learn things in a high level of detail, meaning that we get access to more advanced technical knowledge than is available on other Level 3 courses.”
Flynn, Digital & IT T Level