Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) Course in Birmingham

Cost£3,022.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Business) Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day.

The course is designed for adults who want to progress to university-level business study. Over one year, you'll build knowledge across core business topics including finance, marketing, management, and economics. The Diploma is licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and is recognised by UK universities as equivalent to A-levels.

You'll finish with an Ascentis Access to HE Diploma (Business).

Who this course is for

"Looking to break into the world of business Are you keen to embark on a degree in this area but dont currently meet the entry requirements for higher education Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business will give you a grounding in this subject along with a widely recognised qualification (equivalent to A-Levels) that will enable you to advance to the next level of study.

Licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), this is a Level 3 qualification designed for adult learners who are either returning to education or who left school without the necessary qualifications for undergraduate study. The Diploma in Business is designed to build both your academic skills and knowledge specific to the business arena. Alongside learning how to write essays or reports and prepare for exams, you will also study a wide range of business topics including marketing, finance, management and business strategy, as well as completing research projects.

Throughout the course, you will receive superb support from our dedicated team of expert tutors and support staff to aid your development. By completing this business diploma, you will gain a recognised Level 3 qualification that will help you progress to undergraduate study and future careers in a wide variety of areas, from marketing and retail or finance and accounting to law, human resources and management."

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core business principles, including how organisations operate and compete.
  • You'll study financial concepts such as budgeting, profit, and financial reporting.
  • You'll examine marketing theory and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll analyse management styles and how teams and organisations are led.
  • You'll develop an understanding of economics and how markets function.
  • You'll build academic skills including essay writing, research, and critical analysis needed for degree-level study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at University College Birmingham. The course uses a mix of assignments, essays, and presentations to assess your progress. There are no formal exams in the traditional sense. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll build a portfolio of work across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations in an office or organisation.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for a business.
  • Junior account manager, manages client relationships for a company.
  • Office manager, oversees admin functions and staff in a workplace.
  • Sales coordinator, supports a sales team with planning and reporting.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management, the natural next step after this Diploma for most learners.
  • BA (Hons) Marketing, for those drawn to brand, advertising, and consumer behaviour.
  • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance, if the financial units sparked an interest in numbers.
  • BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management, for those interested in people and workplace practice.