Digital Software Development (T Level)

This course has been developed in partnership with top employers such as ARM, BBC, BT, Cisco, and CompTIA, ensuring you gain the precise knowledge and skills that are highly sought after in the industry. You’ll be taught by a team of highly experienced Computer Science teachers who are passionate about guiding you toward a successful professional career. They bring a wealth of real-world experience into the classroom, offering you insights that go beyond textbooks.

As part of your T Level, you’ll undertake a minimum of 45 days of industry placement, providing you with the opportunity to work closely with computing industry experts. You’ll apply your software design and development skills in a professional environment and learn directly from industry leaders. In addition you’ll complete a number of industry-based professional certification programmes from the likes of Cisco Networking Academy.

This T Level offers a rigorous combination of specialised academic learning in computing, delivered by expert teachers, and extensive hands-on experience in the workplace. By the end of your two-year program, you’ll be well-equipped to transition seamlessly into a Digital Apprenticeship Degree or a University Computer Science Degree, setting the stage for a thriving career in the digital sector.

The qualification is intended to help you progress into highly skilled employment in the Digital Sector, with a focus on interactive and digital software design and development.

In 2025, nationally, only 2.85% achieved an A in their core exams whereas 23.5% of Ada’s T Level students achieved an A at their first attempt.

Further to their incredible results in their core exams, we are also very proud to announce that 10 of our Year 12 students secured one of the 20 places available at Amazon for their 45 day T Level work placement in Year 13! This means Ada students secured half of the available places!