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Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Biddulph Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the core skills and knowledge employers and universities expect. You'll study topics including finance, marketing, human resources, and business strategy. The course is equivalent in size to two A Levels and is designed to sit alongside a further Level 3 qualification.

To enrol, you'll normally need a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, plus four further higher grade passes. You'll finish with a BTEC National Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business is an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the business sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to two A Levels, and it has been designed as a full two-year programme, normally taken alongside a further Level 3 qualification.

Entry requirements

You must have obtained a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths, plus four further higher grade passes (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects). However, consideration will be given to students who have obtained a grade 3 in English Language plus four further higher grade passes.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn how organisations manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll examine human resources and how businesses recruit and develop staff.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how companies plan for growth.
  • You'll develop research and data skills used across the business sector.
  • You'll practise presenting business information clearly and professionally.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Diploma combines coursework assignments with external examinations. You'll complete unit-based assignments assessed by your centre, alongside externally set and marked exams for core units. Classroom sessions cover theory, case studies, and applied business scenarios. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business or department.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a business.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and staff records in an organisation.
  • Customer service team leader, manages a team handling customer queries and complaints.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, the most common next step after this BTEC.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business Management, combining university study with paid employment.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a shorter higher education route into industry.
  • A CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, for those moving into human resources.
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