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Free Level 3 Applied Business Course in Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Applied Business Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Elizabeth Woodville School South Campus, full-time during the day.

The course suits you if you prefer coursework to exams. You need four GCSEs at grade 5 or above to join. Over two years, you'll explore how businesses work, study entrepreneurship, and apply your learning to real business scenarios. Topics include business finance, marketing, human resources, and how organisations are managed.

You'll finish with an AQA Extended Certificate in Applied Business.

Who this course is for

If you're staying in full time education beyond 16, are interested in business but prefer coursework to exams, then this course is a good alternative to A level Business Studies. It adds a work related slant to your studies and gives you the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. You'll get an insight into the world of business and entrepreneurship and a good foundation for business related opportunities in employment, self-employment or university. The course will also develop your transferable skills including research, teamwork. problem-solving and communication that can be useful for a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's at grade 5 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and managed.
  • You'll study marketing and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and budgeting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll investigate entrepreneurship and what it takes to start a business.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to real business situations through coursework.

How you will learn

The course is assessed mainly through coursework rather than exams. You'll complete assignments and projects that apply business knowledge to practical scenarios. Classes are delivered in person at the school during the day. Your work is marked against AQA's assessment criteria for the Extended Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Elizabeth Woodville School South Campus 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.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions for a team or department.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Human resources assistant, supports recruitment and staff management.
  • Accounts assistant, handles financial records and basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business Studies, a traditional exam-based route if you want to deepen your knowledge.
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business, a broader coursework-based qualification for further study or employment.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a business degree.
  • University degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, building on the foundation this applied business qualification provides.
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