BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in Hull.

About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This Level 3 BTEC business qualification covers how businesses operate, marketing, finance, and the skills employers and universities look for. You'll study units through a mix of assignments and written exams, with 58% exam and 42% coursework. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

If you wish to become highly skilled and possess the work ready attributes that employers and universities look for, a qualification in BTEC Business may be right for you. Our BTEC Business options are ideal if you are interested in learning about the business sector as well as gain additional knowledge on the skills required to set up your own business in the future.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional working practices.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage and develop their people.
  • You'll apply your knowledge to work-related tasks and real business scenarios.
  • You'll build the skills needed to progress to higher education or employment in business.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom lessons at Wyke Sixth Form College, taught by Level 3 specialist teachers. The course uses a unit-by-unit approach. Assessment is split between internally marked assignments (42%) and externally assessed written exams (58%). You'll have regular progress assessments throughout the two years. Specialist IT facilities are available to support your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke Sixth Form 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.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, correspondence, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Sales administrator, processes orders and supports a sales team.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Junior account executive, works with clients in an agency or business setting.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma in Business (Level 3), a larger qualification covering more units, suited to those wanting a broader business grounding before university.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business (Level 4), a work-focused higher education route if a full degree isn't the right fit.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, an alternative route focused on workplace skills.

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