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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bristol

Cost£2,573.00
Duration432 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Bristol. Classes run at SGS College Filton Campus, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business covers the core areas of modern business. You'll study topics including business finance, marketing, human resources, and how organisations operate. Around 432 hours of study are spread across the programme. Students aged 16 to 18 pay a significantly reduced fee. If you're 19 or over, concessions may be available.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and manage people.
  • You'll develop your understanding of business law and ethical responsibilities.
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at SGS College Filton Campus. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are based on real business scenarios and require written reports, presentations, and research tasks. Your tutors will give feedback throughout to help you develop your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS College Filton 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 administrator, manages communications, records, and scheduling.
  • Sales support assistant, assists a sales team with orders and customer queries.
  • Customer service advisor, handles enquiries and resolves issues for customers.
  • HR administrator, supports recruitment and employee records in a business.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into business study.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, a university degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, an extended version of this qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD or CMI, for those moving into HR or management roles later in their career.
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