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Which universities accept the Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level?

This Engineering T Level develops design, modelling and problem-solving skills for mechanical, electrical, electronic and structural engineering contexts. Direct degree entry often depends on additional maths requirements.

Qualification details verified July 2026Construction, engineering and manufacturing

The direct answer

TLevelled has verified course-level records relevant to this subject group. Acceptance is not university-wide: the same university can accept your T Level for one degree and reject it for another. Check the exact qualification or occupational specialism named in each requirement before you apply.

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Universities and courses that accept this T Level

These selected course-level examples come from TLevelled's verified directory. The published requirement names this pathway or accepts T Levels without restricting them to a named subject.

Grades shown are for 2027 entry. University pages may still show lower 2026 requirements during clearing.

  • Birmingham City University

    Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

    Official source
    Pass80 UCAS pointsVerified July 2026Subject not individually named
    Required grade
    Pass (with C or above on Core)
    Accepted T Level wording
    Flagged: All T Level subjects considered

  • Coventry University

    Nursing Associate Foundation

    Official source
    Pass32 UCAS pointsVerified July 2026
    Required grade
    Pass
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit - T Level qualification in any subject.

  • University of Wolverhampton

    BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

    Official source
    PassVerified July 2026
    Required grade
    Pass (with C or above on Core)
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Design Development Engineering, Maintenance, Installation and repair for Engineering or Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

  • Bath Spa University

    BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

    Official source
    MeritVerified July 2026Subject not individually named
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Flagged - T Level accepted at Merit, no specific subject required

  • Brunel University of London

    Education BA (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified July 2026Subject not individually named
    Required grade
    Merit overall in any subject
    Accepted T Level wording
    Flagged - any T Level subject is accepted at Merit

  • Keele University

    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

    Official source
    MeritVerified July 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

  • Swansea University

    Computer Science BSc (Hons) / Computer Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified July 2026Subject not individually named
    Required grade
    Distinction (BSc Year 1 entry, plus A Level Maths Grade B) / Merit (Foundation Year 0 entry, plus GCSE Maths Grade C)
    Accepted T Level wording
    Flagged: Accepts any T Level subject, but requires supplementary A Level Maths for Year 1
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What is T Level Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing?

A T Level is a two-year Level 3 course taken after GCSEs. It is broadly equivalent in size to three A Levels and combines classroom study with an industry placement of at least 315 hours. Students receive an overall Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grade, which carries UCAS tariff points.

This page covers the following qualification:

  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

Qualification structure checked against the Department for Education T Level guidance.

Relevant degree areas

These are sensible areas to investigate, not a guarantee of entry. Always check the university's official page for the exact degree title.

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Product design engineering
  • Civil engineering

How to check whether a course accepts it

  1. 1Open the official page for the exact degree, not only the university's general admissions page.
  2. 2Match the full T Level title, required overall grade, GCSE conditions and any additional A Level subject.
  3. 3If the page only says "T Levels accepted", ask admissions to confirm your qualification and occupational specialism in writing.

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