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Free Level 3 Business Course in Manchester – Xaverian College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Manchester. Classes run at Xaverian College, full-time over two years.

The course covers core business topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. You'll develop practical skills in communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. A Grade 4 in English and Maths is recommended before you apply. The course combines coursework and exams, and carries the same weight as two A Levels.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in business and want to follow a work related route to higher education or employment, this course is for you. Equivalent to 2 A levels, you can combine it with other level 3 qualifications that either complement or contrast with business. It would suit you if you prefer a combination of coursework and exams to exam only courses. You'll also get transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis that are useful in a wide range of non-business careers.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 from English and Maths recommended

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how companies reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop research and data analysis skills used across business roles.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork through group and individual tasks.
  • You'll investigate business strategy and how companies plan for growth.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Xaverian College. Assessment combines coursework assignments and written exams. Coursework is completed throughout the two years, covering different units across the business curriculum. Exams test your knowledge of core topics. This mix means you build evidence of your skills over time, rather than relying on exams alone.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Xaverian 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 campaigns for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and customer accounts for a team.
  • Office manager, oversees admin operations across a workplace.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject, for those wanting to go further in business leadership or specialist fields.
  • A degree in Marketing, Finance, or Human Resources, building on the units covered in this qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher-education route into employment or further study.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining work and study.
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