What are T Levels & how do they work?

T Levels are new two-year courses equivalent to three levels, which will be available to students in England from September 2020.

T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, designed by employers, and will offer around 1,800 hours of study over two years. This will include a 45-day work placement, so T Levels will be more suited to students who know what occupation or industry they want to move into.

T Levels include compulsory elements:

• a technical qualification that includes core skills, theory, and concepts for the industry area
• specialist occupational skills and knowledge of the career
• an industry placement with an employer
• a minimum standard in maths and English, if students haven’t already achieved this

How are T Levels graded?

Students who complete a T Level will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction* and will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate showing a breakdown of what they’ve achieved. It will also confirm that a student has met the minimum requirements for maths and English qualifications.

Are T Levels included in the UCAS Tariff?

Students who want to progress into higher education will be able to see how UCAS Tariff points are allocated to their T Level. They must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive Tariff points, as set out below:

What T Level subjects are available?

At the moment, T Levels are available in:

• agriculture, environment and animal care
• business and administration
• construction, engineering and manufacturing
• digital, creative and design
• education and early years
• health and science
• legal, finance and accounting
• sales, marketing and procurement

View the accredited providers who have been approved to deliver these T Levels.