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Level 3 Business Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Grays. Classes run at USP College Palmers Campus, full-time over two years. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding and Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business covers marketing, finance, management, international business, and business ethics. You'll also study recruitment, customer service, and supply chain operations. In year two, you choose a pathway in entrepreneurship or marketing and retail. You get hands-on experience working on live briefs from real organisations.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This is an exciting and dynamic business course led by a professional team of dedicated business professionals.

You will study a programme that looks into the modern business environment, helping you develop a strong set of vocational business skills that will prepare you for entry into the changing and exhilarating business world. The course could also lead to a wide range of professional and higher education opportunities.

You will study key business topics and disciplines including business resources, marketing, accounting, business ethics and organising a business event. In your second year, you will be given the option of two different pathways: entrepreneurship, which will allow you to actually start your own business in College, or a marketing and retail pathway.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language.

or

A Level 2 BTEC Diploma or above and GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how modern businesses operate and make decisions.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign and study market research methods.
  • You'll learn personal and business finance, including accounting principles.
  • You'll study management, team building, and recruitment processes.
  • You'll investigate customer service and supply chain operations.
  • You'll plan and manage a business event from start to finish.
  • You'll examine international business and business ethics.
  • You'll pitch a business idea and explore entrepreneurship or marketing and retail in year two.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. You'll work on live business briefs as part of the college's company programme, applying your learning to real tasks. Core and additional units are assessed separately, and your work builds into a portfolio over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Palmers Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, onboarding, and employee records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial reporting.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a small team in a retail or office setting.
  • Sales coordinator, tracks orders and supports the sales team.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Business, a natural next step into higher-level business study.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management degree, for those wanting a full undergraduate qualification.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, for those focusing on finance and accounts.
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