Digital Technologies Level 2


  • Start Date: 01/09/2025
  • Course is for: School Leaver
  • Course Length: 1 Year
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Are you a 16-18 year old looking for an exciting new way to engage with digital technologies?

We’re proud members of Dynamo North East, and we’ve designed our programme to give you a range of creative and technical skills to prepare you for your next step, whether it’s a T Level or Foundation Diploma.

On our course, you’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of digital technologies, including software development and mobile app development.

You’ll be challenged to create your own mobile application within Unity and develop bespoke software applications using C#.

Plus, you’ll get to build and test your own PC, troubleshoot common problems, and gain valuable skills in big data analysis and database design.

That’s not all – our programme also includes real-world work experience opportunities, employer briefs and commissions that will help you understand the world of work and make an impression on potential employers. We want you to be job-ready when you finish our course, with the skills and experience you need to succeed in the workplace.

Next Steps

You can progress from this course to any of our Level 3 programmes including:

  • T Level – Software Development
  • T Level – Big Data
  • T Level – Networking and Infrastructure
  • BTEC – Software Engineering
  • BTEC – Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support

We will help you decide which course is best for you and your future career aspirations.

You can find out more about these courses by clicking here.

Four GCSEs at grade 3 preferably including English and maths.

Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.

They have up to date industry experience to share with you and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.

Our Digital Technology curriculum is reviewed by a range of employers to ensure that you will develop the skills required to work in the industry.

These include:

  • Proto
  • Sunderland Software City
  • Enigma Interactive

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026