Level 3 BTEC Business Course in Redbridge for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Woodbridge Sixth Form

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Woodbridge Sixth Form, full-time over two years. You'll need four or five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade 4 or above to join. The course covers business topics at a level equivalent to three A Levels, assessed through coursework and exams. It's a strong foundation for business-related study at university or entry-level roles across a wide range of industries.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how businesses operate in UK and global markets.
  • You'll explore business planning, strategy, and decision-making.
  • You'll analyse financial information and business performance.
  • You'll examine marketing principles and how organisations reach customers.
  • You'll develop skills in research, written communication, and data interpretation.
  • You'll complete coursework projects that apply business theory to real scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Woodbridge Sixth Form. The course is assessed through a combination of coursework and exams. Coursework is completed throughout the two years. Exams take place at set points during the course. The format is equivalent to three A Levels in terms of size and demand.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Woodbridge Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supporting day-to-day office operations.
  • Sales executive, managing client relationships and targets.
  • Marketing assistant, helping plan and run campaigns.
  • Customer service team leader, overseeing a front-line team.
  • Accounts assistant, supporting financial record-keeping.
  • Retail manager, running a store or department.
  • HR administrator, supporting recruitment and staff processes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Business Management Diploma, for those who want to develop specialist management skills without a full degree.
  • BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree, the most common next step after a Level 3 business qualification.
  • CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you want to move into HR.
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, if the accounting side of business appeals.

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