What can you do after a T Level?
Quick answer
A T Level opens four main routes: university (they carry UCAS points), a higher or degree apprenticeship, skilled employment, or further technical study. Because a T Level combines knowledge with real workplace experience, students finish with options across both academic and work-based paths.The main routes
| Route | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| University | T Levels carry UCAS Tariff points (up to 168, the same as three A*s) and are accepted by a growing number of universities — always course-by-course. |
| Higher / degree apprenticeship | Study at a higher level while working and earning — a natural step for students who valued the placement. |
| Skilled employment | Enter the workforce directly, often with the employer network built during the placement. |
| Further technical study | Higher technical qualifications and other Level 4+ routes in the same occupational area. |
Choosing between them
The right route depends on the destination, not the qualification. A student set on an academic degree may head to university; one who thrived on the placement might prefer a degree apprenticeship that keeps them in the workplace; another may be ready for skilled employment straight away. A T Level is designed to keep all of these genuinely open.
- Set on a specific degree? Check the course accepts T Levels — see Can you go to university with a T Level?
- Want to earn while you learn? Look at higher and degree apprenticeships in your field.
- Ready to work? The placement employer and college careers team are the first people to ask.