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Ada Manchester is a small specialist Computing College, based in the heart of Ancoats, offering the T Level Digital Software Development. It’s the perfect sixth form for students interested in software development, genuinely interested in a career in digital technology and looking for a qualification combining work experience and academic study.

Overview

At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is simple. We want to give you the tools to become the next generation of tech pioneers.

What makes Ada different?

We don’t just teach theory from textbooks; we connect our learners directly with the Greater Manchester Tech sector so they can see how their skills work in the real world. Our T Level course is designed to help learners discover exactly what top tech companies are looking for right now. At Ada, we don’t just help you get a qualification, we help you start a career that can change your life.

Every Ada learner also participates in three industry projects during their time with us. For three days, learners step away from their regular timetables and into small teams to respond to a challenge set by one of our industry partners.

You’ll study:

  • Developer Pathway

    Get the industry-specific knowledge and skills required to create interactive digital products through our Digital Software Development T Level, keeping you ahead in the fast-paced digital industry.

There’s nowhere else like this; that provides the same opportunities, that brings the same like-minded people together. You’re not going to find anywhere else like Ada.

Daniel Ada Sixth Form Graduate

FAQS

Don’t forget to check out the ‘Ada Skills Programme’ section of our website to find out more about what our skills programme
What is a T Level?

The T Level is a 2-year, post-16 technical qualification that is equivalent to 3 A-Levels. It is a nationally recognised certificate. 

What are the entry requirements?

GCSE average grade score of 5 with  5s in English, Maths and and a 6 in Computer Science GCSE

Where can I find more information on the T Level?

We have a full FAQ document, downloadable here

Do students get work experience?

Yes!

Every Ada student takes part in industry projects, with some of these awarding the best performing students with additional work experience opportunities such as BofA etc.

Some of our industry partners also offer work experience opportunities our learners have to apply for.

At the end of Year 12, we endeavour to offer curated summer work experience opportunities for our learners with our industry partners. These opportunities fall in the summer holidays and can last for up to two weeks. In the past, our learners have profited from work experience at, amongst others, Youview, Digital Catapult, Genesis Global, Bank of America and Hoja.

What kind of careers can I go into after Ada?

The T Level leads to roles such as Software engineer, Game developer, Cyber security engineer, Database developer and Web designer. Many graduates progress to degree apprenticeships or top universities in tech and digital fields.