T Level - Craft and Design Level 3

You need to be aged 16-19 with 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.

After your application, you will attend an interview.

Don't worry, it's not a test. It's a chance to see if the course is the right fit for you.

If you don't get the grades you need, our tutors recommend Fashion Business and Retail Level 2 or Art and Design Level 2.

At Bath College, we work with you to find the course that's right for you.

• Understanding the creative economy
• Understanding the individual in the creative industries
• Cultural context and vocabulary
• Audience and consumer needs
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Professional standards and conduct in the workplace
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion requirements
• Research skills
• Project methodology and administration
• Continued professional development

You will also choose one of the following paths to specialise in:

• Jewellery maker
• Ceramics maker
• Furniture maker
• Furniture upholsterer
• Textiles and fashion maker

A T Level is split between four days at the City Centre Campus in Bath and one day with a local employer.

Our experienced tutors teach in our creative workshops, so most of your learning is practical and creative, not an essay.

But that's not the only place you can practice.

Outside of the classroom, you will complete a 45-day work experience placement to understand what it’s really like to work in the design industry.

It will also help you stand out in the job market with professional creative experience.

You can choose between employment, an apprenticeship, or university.

If you want to earn while you learn, you could secure an apprenticeship in one of the following roles:

• Textiles
• Tailor or dressmaker
• Junior designer
• Furniture maker
• Upholsterer

Or if you want to study further, you can use the UCAS points to study a creative degree at university.

If you think a creative qualification isn't a realistic path, this is your chance to prove you can turn your talent into a real career.

If you need help with travel costs to and from college, class materials, or free college meals, please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.

Money shouldn't stop you from chasing a creative career.

The City Centre Campus also offers the following support:

• Speech-to-text or text-to-speech software
• Braille, large print, or electronic learning materials
• Study skills workshops to help with your learning progress
• Extra time for exams
• Sign language interpreters
• Transition support from school to college or college to work

Do you have something bothering you while you study at the college?

If you have a problem with:

• Mental health issues
• Financial and housing problems
• Relationship issues or personal challenges
• Adjusting to life at college

Email safe@bathcollege.ac.uk to book a private one-to-one chat with the Welfare team.