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Free A Level Business in Leicester

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 GCE A Level in Business Course in Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. You'll need 2 to 4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above, including maths and English, or entry level Functional Skills. The course runs over 24 months and covers the core principles of how businesses operate, compete, and grow. It's a strong foundation for university study or roles across business, finance, and management. Assessed through written examinations, this Pearson Edexcel gce a level in business qualification carries real weight with universities and employers.

Who this course is for

This practical course is a useful foundation for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in health and social care, working in organisations such as residential homes, hospitals, nurseries and schools. You don't need any previous experience but you should have an interest in caring for and helping people.

Entry requirements

2-4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above - including maths and English or entry level functional skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are set up, financed, and managed.
  • You'll analyse how companies make decisions and respond to market conditions.
  • You'll study marketing, including how businesses identify and reach customers.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll look at financial planning, including budgets, cash flow, and profit.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating business data and making reasoned judgements.
  • You'll practise extended writing and building arguments under exam conditions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Gateway Sixth Form College, covering theory, case studies, and business scenarios. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two-year course. There are no coursework components. You'll build exam technique throughout the course through practice papers and timed writing tasks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator: supporting day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant: helping plan and run campaigns for products or services.
  • Accounts assistant: handling financial records and basic bookkeeping tasks.
  • Retail manager: overseeing sales, staff, and stock in a retail setting.
  • Customer service team leader: managing a team handling customer queries and complaints.
  • Human resources assistant: supporting recruitment, records, and staff welfare.
  • Junior analyst: gathering and presenting business or financial data.

What you could study next

A Level Business opens the door to a range of degree courses. A Business, Economics, or Management degree at university is the most direct next step. You could also move into professional qualifications such as a CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice for HR, or AAT Level 3 for accounting and finance. If you want to go straight into work, apprenticeships at Level 3 or Level 4 in business administration or management are also worth exploring.

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