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Level 3 Business Course in Middlesex for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Brent.

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About this course

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

It covers the key areas of business: finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. You'll explore how real organisations work and apply that knowledge to practical business scenarios. The course carries the same weight as three A levels. To join, you'll need at least three GCSEs at grade 5 and two at grade 4, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.

Entry requirements

GCSE: 3x Grade 5 AND 2x Grade 4 (including at least grade 4 in English and Maths)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up, managed, and grown.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and reporting.
  • You'll examine human resources and how people are managed at work.
  • You'll analyse business decisions using real case studies and scenarios.
  • You'll develop skills in research, communication, and presenting business information.
  • You'll understand how businesses operate in a competitive and changing environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and individual assignments. Assessment is mainly through coursework and internal assignments set and marked by your tutors. Some units include external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. There are no traditional written exams for most of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

Ark Academy Wembley will confirm what 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, records, and staff administration.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Sales executive, manages customer accounts and business development.
  • Office manager, coordinates office operations and administrative teams.

What you could study next

  • A business-related degree (Level 6), the natural next step for those wanting a deeper specialism or graduate-level roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 4 or 5), a shorter higher-education route into management roles.
  • A business or management apprenticeship, combining work and study at Level 4 or above.
  • A professional qualification such as CIPD (HR), AAT (finance), or CIM (marketing), depending on the career direction you choose.
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