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BTEC Level 3 Business Course in Wallsend for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 North Tyneside.

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About this course

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Burnside College, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC business course covers business finance, marketing, human resources, and enterprise. You'll study how organisations operate, how they manage people, and how they reach customers. It sits alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels as part of a broader programme. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a grade 5 or above in a relevant subject.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who are interested in learning about the business sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in business-related subjects. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Entry requirements

Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects, including Grade 5 or above in chosen subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are structured and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage their people.
  • You'll develop your understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
  • You'll analyse real business decisions and evaluate their outcomes.
  • You'll build skills in research, presentation, and business communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and independent research. Assessment is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your tutors. External assessments test your knowledge under timed conditions. Both routes count toward your final grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burnside 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, correspondence, and scheduling tasks.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • Customer service advisor, manages customer queries and accounts.
  • Sales support coordinator, assists the sales team with admin and reporting.
  • Junior accounts assistant, supports finance teams with basic bookkeeping.

What you could study next

  • A Level Business, a traditional academic route if you want to broaden your study.
  • BTEC National Diploma in Business, a larger qualification covering more specialist units.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business, a Level 4 qualification and a step toward a degree.
  • Business or Management degree, the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
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