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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Barnet – Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Barnet. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus, full-time during the day. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available if you are 19 or over. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers core business principles alongside specialist pathways in finance, law, or marketing. You'll study topics including business environment, finance, marketing, and law. Pearson Edexcel awards this BTEC business qualification, which carries weight with both employers and universities.

You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This course, taught at Barnet and Southgate College's Barnet Campus, is ideal if you are thinking about studying business at Level 3, and offers specialist pathways in finance, law or marketing.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs, with 4 of these being grade 4 or above including maths, and one being GCSE English language at 5 or above OR a Level 2 Diploma with a Merit grade in a relevant subject PLUS grade 4 GCSEs in maths and grade 5 in English AND a suitable academic reference is also required. (To progress to Year 2 you need to have successfully completed Year 1.)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate in different markets and environments.
  • You'll study financial planning, budgeting, and business accounts.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and how to reach customers.
  • You'll examine business law and how it applies to organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business ideas.
  • You'll choose a specialist pathway in finance, law, or marketing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Barnet Campus. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than formal exams. You'll complete units across the year, building a portfolio of evidence. Some units may involve presentations or group tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnet and Southgate College Barnet Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with customer and admin work.
  • Finance assistant, supports budgeting and accounts in a business setting.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and builds client relationships.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification for those wanting deeper study before university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education.
  • Degree-level study in Business, Management, Marketing, or Finance at university, for which this Diploma is a recognised entry qualification.
  • Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting, for those drawn to the finance pathway.
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