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Access to HE Business Studies Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Paddington Green

Cost£3,022.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Access to HE Business Studies Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time over 36 weeks.

The course is for adults and covers the core areas of business: economics, marketing, finance, and management. You'll develop the analytical and academic writing skills universities expect. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of grades to apply.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies) at Level 3, which is recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of business management and organisation.
  • You'll explore marketing theory and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll analyse financial statements and understand how businesses manage money.
  • You'll examine economic concepts and how they shape business decisions.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university-level study.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and how to construct a reasoned argument.
  • You'll build an understanding of human resources and people management.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom with tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that demonstrates your understanding of each subject area. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business development manager, identifies growth opportunities for a company.
  • Marketing executive, plans and runs campaigns to promote products or services.
  • Account manager, manages relationships with a company's clients.
  • Human resources manager, oversees recruitment and staff development.
  • Financial advisor, helps individuals and businesses plan their finances.
  • Events manager, organises corporate and public events from start to finish.
  • Project manager, leads teams to deliver business projects on time and budget.

What you could study next

  • A business or management degree at university, the most direct next step after this Level 3 access to he business studies qualification.
  • A degree in economics, finance, or marketing, if you want to specialise in a particular area.
  • A Level 4 HNC in Business, a shorter higher-education route that can lead into employment or further study.
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