BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time over two years. You'll study all areas of business, including marketing, finance, and human resources. The course is designed to run alongside two A Levels as part of a mixed Level 3 programme. You'll need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 4 in Maths to join. Guest speakers, business visits, and hands-on projects bring the subject to life.
Who this course is for
During the next two years, you will study various business units to develop an understanding of the sector. This course forms part of a mixed A Level programme and can be completed alongside 2 A Levels.
Entry requirements
A GCSE grade 4 in English Language and grade 4 in Maths
What you will learn
You'll explore how businesses are set up, managed, and made profitable.
You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll learn the basics of business finance and how organisations manage money.
You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage their people.
You'll develop and pitch your own business start-up idea.
You'll plan, run, and manage a real event as part of your studies.
You'll gain insights from guest speakers and visits to local businesses.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through assignments and a portfolio of evidence built up over the two years. Classes are classroom-based and delivered during the day. Learning is supported by guest speakers, business experts, and visits to businesses in the local area. The college's Business Hub provides a dedicated workspace for independent study, project work, and business pitches.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an office
Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns
Sales executive, developing client relationships and hitting targets
Human resources assistant, supporting recruitment and staff management
Accounts assistant, handling financial records and invoices
Events coordinator, organising and managing events end to end
Retail manager, overseeing a team and store performance
What you could study next
A Levels: if you're studying this as part of a mixed programme, completing your A Levels alongside it opens university applications.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Business: a larger qualification for those wanting a full BTEC route to university or employment.
Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or Finance: this qualification earns 84 UCAS points, contributing toward a university offer.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business: a work-focused higher education route.
