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Free Access to HE Business Management Course in Birkenhead

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Access to HE Business Management Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College, part-time during the day, over one year. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to enrol. To join, you'll need Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths, or GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The course prepares you for a business or management degree. You'll cover business, management, and study skills units designed to get you ready for university-level learning.

Who this course is for

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. This course is a preparation for entry to a degree or Higher Diploma course in Business. It covers units in Business, Management and 'Development' AKA Study Skills.

Entry requirements

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need: Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths or GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above Satisfactory interview and/or assessment, where other requirements for progression to higher education courses will be discussed. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on

What you will learn

  • You'll study core business principles and how organisations operate.
  • You'll explore management theory and how it applies in practice.
  • You'll develop academic study skills, including research, critical thinking, and essay writing.
  • You'll learn how to structure and present arguments at degree level.
  • You'll build an understanding of the business environment, including finance, marketing, and strategy.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Wirral Met College throughout the year. Learning is delivered in the classroom, with tutor-led sessions covering business, management, and study skills. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units that demonstrates your readiness for higher education.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an organisation
  • Office manager, overseeing administrative teams and processes
  • Team leader or supervisor, managing staff in a business setting
  • Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and communications
  • HR administrator, working in recruitment and people management
  • Customer service manager, leading service teams in retail or corporate settings

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, the natural next step after this Diploma, at a UK university
  • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing, if you want to specialise in marketing and communications
  • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, for those drawn toward financial management
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a shorter higher education route if you prefer to progress in stages

This level 3 access to he business management qualification is designed specifically to meet university entry requirements. Most universities recognise the Open Awards Access to HE Diploma as equivalent to A-levels for admission purposes.

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