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Free BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hull – Hull College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time over two years.

The course covers the core areas of business: marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You study through applied learning, which means working on real business scenarios and projects. It is equivalent in size to three A Levels. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. It is equivalent in size to three A Levels and has been designed as a full two-year programme.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: An interest in business and enterprise

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop business planning and enterprise skills.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll practise presenting business information clearly and professionally.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Coursework is completed in class and independently. External assessments are taken under timed conditions. Teaching is classroom based, with group work, case studies, and business projects forming a large part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hull 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.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a customer-facing team.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a business.
  • Junior buyer, sources products and negotiates with suppliers.

What you could study next

  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a Level 5 route that deepens your knowledge and can lead to a degree top-up.
  • A full undergraduate Business degree at university, building on the applied learning foundation this BTEC provides.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
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