T Level in Marketing

You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 4-9 including Maths and English.

T Levels offer a route to further your career, whether you’re aiming for skilled employment, an apprenticeship, or higher education. Recognised by UCAS, these qualifications provide a valuable stepping stone to university studies. Each T Level is awarded UCAS points corresponding to its grade, enhancing your university application. To earn UCAS points, you must achieve at least a pass grade. The point allocations are as follows:

• Distinction* = 168 points
• Distinction = 144 points
• Merit = 120 points
• Pass = 96 points, C or above on the core
• Pass = 72 points, D or E on the core

Students will complete two core exams and one synoptic project in Year 1. In Year 2, during the specialism year, they will undertake an additional synoptic project to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills.

GCSE Maths and English are vital stepping stones for your academic and professional journey. Achieving a good grade in these subjects not only fulfills most college entry requirements but also equips you with essential skills critical in almost every field. Whether you're calculating percentages in business, crafting compelling arguments, or simply managing daily tasks, these core subjects enhance your problem-solving and communication abilities, setting a solid foundation for your future studies and career success. Start your college course with confidence by securing these key qualifications!

Our T-Level courses combine classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, providing you with the skills and knowledge highly valued by employers. You'll spend 80% of your time on academic studies and 20% on a 45-day work placement, totalling over 315 hours of practical exposure. This balance ensures a comprehensive understanding of your field and enhances your professional skills.

You can arrange your own placement or use our student placement team's expertise. This mandatory component prepares you for real career challenges and opportunities as you transition from student to professional.

At Sunderland College our commitment to your future goes beyond the classroom. We are dedicated to providing you with real-world experiences and industry insights that will prepare you not just to enter, but to excel in your chosen field. Here’s how we connect you with the industry:

• Placement Opportunities: Dive into your future career with our hands-on placement opportunities. These are not just work experiences, but gateways to potential employment and invaluable learning. They’re a core part of our courses, offering you a chance to apply academic theories in real-world scenarios.
• Networking Events: Build your professional network early. Our placement and careers fairs are your chance to meet and impress potential employers. These events are designed to help you forge significant industry connections that can enhance your career prospects. Attend talks, engage in discussions, and explore apprenticeship opportunities with employers who are eager to meet fresh talent.
• Expert Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with talks from specialist speakers. These industry leaders share the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field, giving you the inside track on what to expect and how to thrive.
• Skills Competitions: Showcase your abilities in our exciting skills competitions. Held throughout the academic year, these competitions are not just about winning – they are about learning, growing, and pushing your limits. They offer a fun, competitive environment to enhance what you learn in class and develop essential industry skills.

Develop core marketing knowledge and build a solid foundation in key principles, including branding, customer behaviour, market research, digital marketing, finance, and analytics.

Strengthen technical and practical skills, enabling students to apply marketing techniques in real-world contexts, such as campaign development, content creation, and digital strategy execution.

For more information on T Levels, please visit:
https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels