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Combine your passions with in-demand digital skills and you’ll become unstoppable! Our course focuses on the newest trends and tech used in the industry right now, so when you graduate, you’re 100% ready for whatever comes next for you.

What can I study at Ada?

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.

The tech industry is growing fast, but it’s missing the diverse talent it needs to truly succeed. In fact, the UK economy loses about £63 billion every year because there aren’t enough people with the right digital skills. That’s where you come in.

What makes Ada different?

We aren’t your average college. We are specialists. Every single one of our 16–19 students focuses on Digital Technology, learning exactly what top tech companies are looking for right now. We don’t just teach theory from textbooks; we connect you directly with the Greater Manchester Tech sector so you can see how your skills work in the real world. At Ada, we don’t just help you get a qualification, we help you start a career that can change your life.

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

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.