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Free Access to HE Business Studies Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA
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About this course

Free Access to HE Business Studies Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers business, management, economics, and related academic subjects to prepare you for university study. You'll develop essay writing, research, and analytical skills alongside core business knowledge. It typically takes one year to complete.

The course is recognised by UK universities as a route into higher education. You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Business Studies.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core business principles, including organisation, strategy, and management.
  • You'll explore economics and how markets and financial systems work.
  • You'll develop academic writing and essay skills for university-level study.
  • You'll practise research and critical thinking across business topics.
  • You'll gain an understanding of marketing and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll build skills in analysing data and presenting arguments clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, guided study, and written assignments. Assessment is coursework-based, with graded units marked as Pass, Merit, or Distinction. There is no final exam. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and academic ability.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and run campaigns for a business.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions and coordinates teams.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, the most direct next step after this qualification at university.
  • BA (Hons) Economics, for those who want to specialise in economic theory and policy.
  • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, a strong route into professional finance careers.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 option if you prefer a vocational higher education route.
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