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Free Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Gateshead

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Emmanuel College. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers six mandatory units including exploring business, marketing, personal and business finance, managing an event, international business, and principles of management. You'll also study two optional units. The course is graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction, or Distinction*, and carries the same weight as two A levels. Entry requires a subject teacher recommendation.

Who this course is for

The course is broadly equivalent to two A levels. It is graded as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The course is composed of six mandatory and two optional units. The mandatory units cover:

  • Exploring business
  • Developing a marketing campaign
  • Personal and business finance
  • Managing an event
  • International business
  • Principles of management

Entry requirements

Students must have a subject teacher recommendation.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate and are structured
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from brief to execution
  • You'll analyse personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning
  • You'll plan and manage a live event
  • You'll examine how businesses trade and operate internationally
  • You'll apply core principles of management and leadership
  • You'll complete two optional units that broaden or specialise your business knowledge

How you will learn

The Pearson BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson. Internally assessed units are based on coursework and projects completed in class. Some mandatory units, including business finance and principles of management, include external assessment. Teaching takes place in the classroom at Emmanuel College across the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting day-to-day operations in an office or organisation
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and deliver campaigns for a business
  • Sales executive: managing client relationships and hitting sales targets
  • Finance assistant: supporting budgeting, invoicing, and financial records
  • Events coordinator: organising and running corporate or public events
  • Team leader or supervisor: managing a small team in a business setting
  • Customer service manager: overseeing service quality and staff in a customer-facing role

What you could study next

A level 3 business qualification like this opens the door to higher education. Many learners go on to a BA in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related subject at university. If you want to specialise, a degree apprenticeship in business or management combines work with study. Professional qualifications such as CIPD (for HR), AAT (for finance), or CIM (for marketing) are also worth considering once you're in a role.

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