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Level 3 Business Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Ark Acton Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Business Admin Courses in London.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in London. Classes run at Ark Acton Academy, full-time over two years.

This BTEC covers the core areas of business: marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll explore how organisations operate and develop the skills employers look for in business roles. You need GCSE Maths and English at Grade 5 or higher to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Science.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 or Higher GCSE English Grade 5 or Higher

What you will learn

  • You'll study how businesses plan and set their strategy.
  • You'll explore marketing principles and how companies reach customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within an organisation, including budgets and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business information.
  • You'll understand how external factors such as economics and law affect businesses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and individual assignments. Assessment is a mix of coursework and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through written assignments marked by your centre. Others are assessed through Pearson-set tasks completed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ark Acton Academy 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 and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees admin and operations for a team.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go further in the field.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a shorter higher-education route into specialist roles.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD or AAT, for those moving into HR or finance careers.
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