| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The T Level in Digital: Business Services is a two-year, full-time program that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in the digital business world. The program focuses on practical, hands-on experience through real-world employer collaborations, and includes a mandatory 45-day industry placement. Graduates can enter Higher Apprenticeships and university degrees in data analytics, business intelligence, or digital marketing.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The T Level in Digital: Business Services at Bradford College is a Level 3 qualification designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in the digital business world. Students will gain expertise in data analysis, cybersecurity, business planning, and digital transformation. A key feature is hands-on experience through real-world employer collaborations, applying learned skills in practical business settings. The program aims to provide students with in-demand skills in areas like data analysis and cybersecurity, boosting their career prospects in digital business or IT. The curriculum is developed in conjunction with real businesses to ensure relevance to industry needs. The course is described as a practical program that includes real-world work experience, contrasting with solely classroom-based learning.
Outline:
The T Level in Digital: Business Services is a two-year, full-time program starting in September 2025 and held at the David Hockney Building. The curriculum includes core modules and a specialist pathway:
Core Modules:
- Business & Markets
- Workplace Culture
- Data Management
- Digital Analysis
- IT Infrastructure
- Diversity & Accessibility
- Legal & Compliance
- Cybersecurity & Risk
- Software Testing & Tools
Specialist Pathway: Data Technician
This pathway focuses on gathering and organizing data from various sources while maintaining security. It covers analyzing structured and unstructured data to identify trends and patterns, and effectively presenting findings. Ethical and legal aspects of data handling are also addressed.
Assessment:
Student progress is evaluated through a combination of:
- Exams
- Employer-set projects
- Practical assessments tailored to the chosen pathway
Careers:
Upon completion of the T Level, graduates can pursue:
- Higher Apprenticeships in Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.
- University Degrees in Computer Science, Business Analytics, or Digital Marketing.
- Roles such as Data Technician, Business Analyst, or IT Support Technician.
Other:
The program includes a mandatory 45-day industry placement. This placement provides hands-on experience with real projects, allowing students to develop skills like task planning, meeting deadlines, decision-making, collaboration, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The placement also emphasizes workplace diversity and equality. The placement experience is highlighted as valuable for building a CV and showcasing industry skills to potential employers. The program is categorized under the "School Leavers" study level and is described as a "T Level" qualification. The program is also tagged with keywords such as #Computer, #Computers, #Computing, #Data, #Digital, #IT, #School Leaver, #STEM, #Technology, #TLevel, #TLevels, #womeninstem.
