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Level 3 Business Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College

CostFee:6619.00 Concession: 359.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

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

This BTEC combines a National Extended Diploma in Business with an Extended Certificate in Applied Law. Together they carry the same weight as four A Levels. You'll study business finance, management, and law, building knowledge across both fields. The course suits those with a genuine interest in business and law together.

You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This course will give you knowledge and experience of a range of transferable business skills, techniques and attributes so that you can specialise in an area of business that interests you. You will be carrying out a period of work experience which will enable you to put your theory into practice and enhance your CV.

Explore, challenge and develop your

  • understanding of the business world e.g. funding, tax, identifying potential markets, grants, business set up loans, costing, marketing strategies, business planning, pitching, research techniques, enterprise skills and developing innovative ideas
  • ability to plan and shape your business ideas e.g. start up, marketing and selling your ideas to potential sponsors and partners
  • networks by interacting with existing entrepreneurs and business leaders in our community and learning the secrets of a successful business, pitfalls to avoid and managing ambition with a work life balance
  • English and Maths through either a GCSE Pathway or GCSE retake programme
  • English, Maths and IT skills through the vocational assignments
  • employability skills e.g. project management, communication, interpersonal skills, team working, problem solving plus an ability to plan, shape, market and sell your business ideas. You will become a pro-active, self-motivated, autonomous individual with an entrepreneurial attitude

Compulsory residential activities to develop team work and practical skills are an integral part of the course. There is an additional cost of GBP300 to cover these trips as well as covering costs of day trips or residential and guest speakers. This charge is to be paid at enrolment and is non-refundable. The Learner Support Fund is available and could help assist in paying towards these fees.

Entry requirements

You will need one of the following qualifications:

4 GCSE's at grade 9 - 4 (A - C) including English or Maths, or Successful completion of a full Level 2 course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study business finance and how organisations manage money.
  • You'll explore business management principles and how companies operate.
  • You'll develop knowledge of applied law relevant to business contexts.
  • You'll analyse how marketing works within real organisations.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage people.
  • You'll build research and analytical skills used across business roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Cambridge Regional College. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units across business and law topics throughout the two years. Work is submitted and assessed on an ongoing basis, so there is no single high-stakes exam period.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional 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.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a team or department.
  • Legal administrator, provides administrative support within a legal setting.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or Law, for those wanting to specialise further at university.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, a strong next step for anyone moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, ideal if the finance units sparked an interest in accountancy.
  • A higher apprenticeship in business or management, combining work and further study.
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