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Access to HE Business Studies Course in Westminster

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Capital City College Westminster Campus, full-time during the day. If you are 19 to 24 years old and this is your first Level 3 course, you may be eligible for free tuition. If you are 24 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan is available and may be written off if you complete a relevant degree. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or A* to C), and all applicants have an interview before starting. The course runs over 36 weeks and is recognised by UK universities as a route into business, finance, marketing, and management degrees.

Who this course is for

If you would like to study Business at university but left school without the qualifications you need, then this Access to HE course could be for you!Each year, over 20,000 Access to HE students apply for a degree course at a UK university; if you go on to complete a relevant degree at university, your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off by Student Finance England.This course will help you get the qualifications you need to study business studies or a related course at university.You will learn study skills such as note-taking, essay writing, reading and research, preparation for exams and oral presentation.You will also have a personal tutor who will support you during the year and who will advise you on your applications to higher education institutions.

Entry requirements

You will need:To be aged 19 or olderGCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or A*-C); however, you will be considered for the course if you have one GCSE at grade A*-C in Maths or English with the offer of GCSE classes in addition to the courseAll applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the core principles of business, including how organisations are structured and managed.
  • You'll explore financial concepts such as budgeting, accounting, and financial decision-making.
  • You'll examine marketing theory and how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll develop skills in analysing business data and presenting findings clearly.
  • You'll study economics and how market forces affect business decisions.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll explore human resources, leadership, and how people are managed in organisations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Westminster Campus. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no traditional exams. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge across the different subject areas. Your tutors will give feedback on drafts to help you meet the standard required for university entry.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Westminster Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business analyst, identifying ways to improve how organisations work
  • Marketing executive, planning and running campaigns for products or services
  • Accounts assistant, supporting financial teams with day-to-day bookkeeping
  • HR administrator, helping manage recruitment, records, and staff queries
  • Management trainee, working toward a supervisory or team-leader role
  • Public relations assistant, managing communications and media for organisations
  • Retail or operations manager, overseeing teams and business performance

What you could study next

This qualification is designed to take you into higher education. Most learners go on to apply for a business, finance, marketing, economics, or management degree at a UK university. Some also consider related degrees in human resources, accounting, or law with a business focus. If you want a professional qualification alongside or after your degree, you could look at CIPD qualifications for HR, AAT or ACCA for accounting, or CIM for marketing.

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