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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Northampton – Moulton College

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Moulton College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time over two years. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available. Check with the college to confirm what you'd pay.

The course covers the business environment, financial operations, marketing, customer care, and management analysis. You'll build both practical and theoretical skills across these areas. Entry typically requires four or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including maths and English, or a Level 2 Diploma in Business.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business.

Who this course is for

4 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above preferably including maths and English or a Level 2 Diploma in Business.

Entry requirements

4 or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above preferably including maths and English or a Level 2 Diploma in Business.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses operate across different sectors and environments.
  • You'll study financial operations, including budgeting and performance analysis.
  • You'll learn the principles of marketing and customer insights.
  • You'll develop your understanding of customer care and service management.
  • You'll examine management analysis and how organisations measure performance.
  • You'll apply business theory to practical, real-world scenarios.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete assignments linked to business scenarios, building a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting assessed exams for certain units.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports the day-to-day running of an organisation.
  • Office assistant, handles admin, communications, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists sales teams with orders and client contact.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification often available at college or university.
  • A Business or Management degree, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD or AAT, depending on the specialism you want to pursue.
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