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Which universities accept the Digital Software Development T Level?

This software-focused Digital T Level develops practical skills in analysing problems, designing digital solutions, writing code and testing software. It was renamed from Digital Production, Design and Development in September 2025, so students who started before then hold a certificate with the former title. Universities may list it by either name or under a broader Digital T Level requirement.

Qualification details verified October 2026Digital, creative and design

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.

  • Abertay University

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    PassVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Pass with C or higher in Core Component
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) or Digital Business Services (NCFE) or Digital Support Services (NCFE) or Digital Production, Design & Development or Digital Support Services or Digital Business Services

  • Birmingham City University

    Computer Networks and Security BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    Merit112 UCAS pointsVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit overall
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; or Media, Broadcast and Production accepted

  • Brunel University of London

    Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Production, Design and Development

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Production, Design and Development accepted; Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services or Science considered case-by-case

  • University of East Anglia

    Computing Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Design, surveying and planning for construction, Digital production, design and development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing pathways

  • University of Plymouth

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services accepted

  • University of Salford

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    MeritVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Merit
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services accepted

  • Aston University

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Official source
    DistinctionVerified October 2026
    Required grade
    Distinction
    Accepted T Level wording
    Explicit: Digital Business Services, Digital Production, Design and Development, or Digital Support Services accepted
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What is T Level Digital Software Development?

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:

  • Digital Software Development (formerly Digital Production, Design and Development)

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.

  • Computer science
  • Software engineering
  • Web development
  • Games technology

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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