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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Carlisle – Carlisle College

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, full-time during the day.

The BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business operations. You'll explore how organisations work across the public and private sectors. The course runs over 35 weeks and includes work-related learning alongside your studies. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English, or a BTEC Level 2 with equivalent Maths and English grades. You'll have an interview before being offered a place.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business, worth up to 168 UCAS points.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at anyone interested in progressing into Marketing, Accountancy or Human Relations

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (A-C) including Maths and English, or BTEC Level 2 or similar qualification with GCSE Maths and English Grades at 9-4 (A-C).Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time. Applicants will undergo an interview before being offered a place on the course. Achievement of this course would result in a maximum of 168 UCAS points

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how money flows through an organisation.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage their people.
  • You'll develop understanding of customer service in business contexts.
  • You'll investigate how businesses operate across public and private sectors.
  • You'll build skills in planning, communication, and business decision-making.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Carlisle College. The course uses a mix of assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Work-related learning is built into the curriculum, giving you practical context alongside your studies. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with tutors supporting you as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College 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.
  • HR administrator, assists with recruitment and employee records.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries and supports clients.
  • Office coordinator, manages schedules, communications, and admin tasks.
  • Sales support assistant, provides administrative help to a sales team.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a larger qualification that opens more university routes.
  • A-levels in Business Studies or Economics, useful if you want to broaden your qualifications.
  • A degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Accounting at university, building on the UCAS points this course earns.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration or Marketing, combining work and study.
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