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Free Level 3 Business Course in Barnsley

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 Level 3 Business Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the core areas of modern business. You'll study marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course is designed for learners with strong GCSE results who want a rigorous vocational route. Entry requires seven GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths at grade 6 or above, plus an interview.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The honours programme is aimed at ambitious and talented students who want to pursue a vocational career. It will give you the opportunity to be stretched through high-quality, rigorous qualifications and to demonstrate your personal best. The study programme will provide you with an opportunity to study on a bespoke pathway as an alternative to the more traditional A Level route, whilst ensuring you have transferable skills and the technical ability Employers and Universities want. It will provide the opportunity for you to achieve a qualification that attracts UCAS points equivalent to four A Levels.

Entry requirements

Seven GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including GCSE English and maths at grade 6/B or above You will be required to attend for an interview prior to being enrolled onto the programme and a good personal reference will be required

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and managed.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance and how to interpret financial data.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and business decision-making.
  • You'll understand how businesses operate in a global and digital environment.
  • You'll build the transferable skills that employers and universities look for.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams, as is standard for a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma. You'll complete coursework projects throughout the two years, alongside timed assessments set by Pearson.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, coordinates operations and supports management teams.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and run campaigns for products or services.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, processes transactions and supports financial reporting.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business office.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders, client accounts, and sales administration.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting a graduate-level career or specialist role.
  • A degree in Accounting and Finance, if the finance units sparked an interest in that direction.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • A higher apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work with further study.
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