Free GCE A Level in Business Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Swanshurst School, with full-time daytime study over two years. You'll cover production, finance and accounting, marketing, operations, data analysis, human resources, and the external business environment. The course builds decision-making, presentation, and problem-solving skills that apply across a wide range of careers. To enrol, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English Language at grade 4.
Who this course is for
Business Studies prepares you for the real world and a wide variety of occupations as it helps to develop decision making, presentation and problem solving skills. Topics studied include Production, Finance and Accounting, Marketing, Operations, Data Analysis, Human Resources and the External Business Environment.
Entry requirements
At least 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at grade 4 or above. Mathematics 4, English Language 4.
What you will learn
You'll study production processes and how businesses manage operations.
You'll explore finance and accounting, including how organisations manage money.
You'll learn marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll analyse data to support business decision-making.
You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
You'll investigate the external business environment, including economic and competitive factors.
You'll develop structured problem-solving and presentation skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Swanshurst School. The WJEC A Level in Business is assessed by written examinations at the end of the two-year course. There are no coursework components in the standard WJEC specification. Lessons cover the full range of topics across the qualification, with teachers guiding you through each subject area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swanshurst School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business analyst: using data and insight to improve how organisations work.
Marketing assistant: supporting campaigns, research, and brand activity.
Finance administrator: handling accounts, budgets, and financial records.
HR administrator: supporting recruitment, payroll, and people processes.
Operations coordinator: managing logistics, supply chains, or production.
Sales executive: developing client relationships and hitting revenue targets.
Management trainee: entry-level route into business leadership programmes.
What you could study next
Degree in Business, Management, Economics, or Marketing: the level 3 gce a level in business qualification is a standard entry requirement for most UK undergraduate business degrees.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or HND in Business: a work-focused alternative to a full degree, often available at local colleges.
Degree Apprenticeship in Business Management: combines paid work with degree-level study, typically requiring A Level entry.
