What are T Levels?
T Levels are high-quality technical qualifications, designed to give you real skills, real experience and a real head start.
Equivalent to three A Levels, T Levels are two-year programmes that combine classroom learning with a 45-day industry placement.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, build professional connections, and develop the confidence to step straight into your future, whether that’s university, a higher apprenticeship, or a skilled career.
We currently offer T Levels in a wide range of subjects, including:
- Animal Care & Management
- Automotive
- Business Management & Finance
- Craft & Design
- Digital
- Education & Early Years
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Health
- Media, Broadcast & Production
- Science.
Why Choose T Levels?
45 Days
Industry placement experience
UCAS Points
Equivalent to 3 A Levels
Direct Route
To university, an apprenticship or work
Employer-Led
Backed by leading businesses
Which T Level is right for you?
Take our short quiz to find out which of the T Levels we're offering is best suited to you and your future.
T Award
The T Level Benefits Package
Those successful in gaining a place on the T Levels will be eligible for the ‘T Award’, a package of benefits that includes:
- £300 per year bursary*
- Free branded work wear
- Opportunity to take part in exciting college-wide competitions
- Minimum 20% delivery by industry experts
- Guaranteed progression to a Higher Education course at UCEN Manchester
- Bursary incentive if progressing to UCEN Manchester
- Minimum 45-day industry placement
- Digital upskilling
- Masterclasses
- Industry-standard laptop (dependent on the T Level route)
- And much more.
*Subject to requirements including 95% attendance, positive attitude and grade profile.
T Level Foundation Year Programmes
If you don’t quite achieve these grades and would still like to pursue a T Level there is the option of a one-year Level 2 Foundation Year, which will then allow you to move on to a T Level the following year and gain a qualification at the same time.
T Level FAQs
How long do T Levels last?
T Levels last for two years including the industry placement of 45 days.
Can I use T Levels on UCAS?
T Level grades are worth UCAS points in the same way as A Levels or BTECs. A Distinction* at T Level is worth 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 x A* at A Level)
Do you get paid for T Levels?
You do not get paid for your industry placement on the T Level course, however you may be eligible for the ‘T Award’ which includes a £300 per year bursary*.
Where can T Levels lead?
After completing a T Level course students can progress directly into work or further study.
What are T Levels equivalent to?
One T Level is equivalent to three A Levels.
How have T Levels been developed?
Our T Level courses have been co-developed with leading industry employers to ensure you learn the key skills you’ll need to succeed in your chosen career.
How much of the T Level course is practical?
You’ll spend approximately 20% of your time on practical learning through a 45 day industry placement.
Where can I study T Levels?
T Level FAQs
We offer T Levels at our Harpurhey Campus, Openshaw Campus, City Campus Manchester and Wythenshawe Campus.
Where can I find additional T Level resources?
- The T Level government website provides a lot of useful information on how T Levels work.
- The Strategic Development Network has created a useful resource that is dedicated to supporting employers in finding out how T Levels will work.
- Our Student and Parent Guide to T Levels will provide you with all the information that you will need to help you make a decision about your qualification.
