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Level 3 Business Course in Loughborough

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Loughborough College for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over two years. Fees may be waived if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may still be waived depending on your circumstances.

This BTEC covers 13 units, mixing practical and academic learning. Topics include exploring business, developing a marketing campaign, personal and business finance, managing an event, international business, and principles of management. You'll take part in research tasks, presentations, and visits to businesses. Guest speakers bring real industry insight to the classroom.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma courses follow GCSEs and are equivalent to studying three A Levels. The purpose of the course is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the wider elements of business that will give you the vital skills, knowledge and applied experience to be successful in the business realm. The course is a mix of practical and academic learning, including research-based tasks and presentations, with guest speakers and visits to different types of businesses.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths OR BTEC First Diploma Level 2 in Business at Merit grade, including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different sectors and markets.
  • You'll develop a marketing campaign from research through to execution.
  • You'll study personal and business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll plan and manage a business event from start to finish.
  • You'll examine international business and how global markets work.
  • You'll apply principles of management and business decision making.
  • You'll build skills in research, presentation, and professional communication.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom learning with research-based tasks, presentations, and online exams. There is also a paper-based exam, marked externally. You'll visit different types of businesses and hear from guest speakers. Assessment is spread across 13 units, covering both mandatory and optional topics. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths, or a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Business at Merit grade with English and Maths.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that an additional fee of £80 applies to cover trips and materials.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, coordinates operations and supports teams across a business.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, budgets, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business office.
  • Retail manager, leads a team and manages store performance.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A Higher Apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A CIPD qualification in HR, for those moving into people management roles.
  • An AAT qualification, for those focusing on finance and accounting careers.
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