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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
Start6 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

Level 3 Business Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy, full-time over two years. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though a discretionary bursary is available for students from low-income households.

The course covers business finance, marketing, human resources, event management, and UK business law. You'll study the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, a Pearson Edexcel qualification respected by employers and universities alike. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9 to apply.

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

Who this course is for

Finance. Managing an event. UK law If you require more detailed information regarding this course please visit the school website https://www.stmargaret ward.co.uk. The school prospectus is available for download highlighting the course content, entry requirements and how the course will be examined. Further questions you have please contact the centre so we can assist you with your query.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE 5 - 9

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses manage their finances and budgets.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll plan and manage a business event from start to finish.
  • You'll examine UK business law and how it affects organisations.
  • You'll develop skills in business communication and professional writing.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and present your findings.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course studied full-time during the day. The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments completed throughout the two years. Some units also include external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria, so you build your portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, staff records, and employee relations.
  • Finance assistant, processes invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions within a business.
  • Sales executive, develops client relationships and drives revenue for a company.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Business, a natural next step for deeper specialist study.
  • A degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or Finance at university, for which this qualification meets typical entry requirements.
  • A Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, if you want to move into human resources professionally.
  • A school leaver or degree apprenticeship in business or management, combining work with further study.
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