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Free 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 National Extended Diploma in Business in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll explore how organisations operate and develop the skills employers look for in business roles. It carries the same weight as three A Levels.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to enrol. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended 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 study how businesses plan, manage, and grow.
  • You'll explore marketing principles and how organisations reach customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional practice.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply your learning to practical tasks.
  • You'll build knowledge of entrepreneurship and business innovation.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete tasks and projects that apply your learning to business situations. Some units include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in the classroom, with group work, presentations, and independent study all forming part of the course.

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.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions across a business.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the applied learning from this BTEC.
  • A degree-level apprenticeship in business or management, combining study with paid work.
  • A CIPD qualification in Human Resources, for those focused on a career in HR.
  • An AAT qualification in Accounting, for those who want to specialise in finance.
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