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Level 3 Business Course in Preston 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 Preston.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Preston. Classes run at Cardinal Newman College, full-time over two years. The course is free for 16 to 19 year olds.

You'll study how businesses operate across marketing, finance, international business, and event management. The course also covers market research, leadership, customer service, and business decision making. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths or English Language, to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

The majority of news is business-related. If you enjoy watching The Apprentice or Dragons' Den, or feel that you could give them a run for their money, then a Business Studies BTEC could be for you. If you want to set up on your own, work for a local business or see the world with a multinational corporation, then Business Studies could get you there.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with a 4 in Maths or English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different industries and markets.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including market research and visual merchandising.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of business finance and financial decision making.
  • You'll develop knowledge of international business and working with multinational organisations.
  • You'll practise event management and business planning.
  • You'll build skills in leadership, management, and customer service.
  • You'll gain experience in recruitment processes and careers in business.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cardinal Newman College. The BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Units are assessed as you complete them, so your work builds throughout the two years. Some units involve practical tasks and projects based on real business scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman 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 marketing campaigns.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries.
  • Events coordinator, organises corporate or commercial events.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative operations for a business.
  • Recruitment coordinator, supports hiring processes within a company.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business Management or a related subject at university, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a work-friendly alternative to a full degree.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration, combining study with paid work.
  • A CIPD qualification, if you want to move into human resources.
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