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Level 3 Business Course in Redhill

Cost£1,580.00
Duration68 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 68 weeks. You'll study a broad range of business disciplines, from marketing and finance to human resources and business operations. Coursework is built around real businesses, and you'll develop practical skills through group work, presentations, and a work placement. Students aged 16 to 18 years old also complete at least one week of work experience. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is well regarded by both universities and employers in the business sector.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate day to day.
  • You'll study marketing principles, including how businesses reach and retain customers.
  • You'll learn the basics of business finance, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop skills in research, analysis, and presenting business findings.
  • You'll apply your learning to real businesses through coursework and a work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, and individual assignments. Much of your assessment is coursework based, using real businesses as case studies. You'll also present findings to your group. A work placement of at least one week is required for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. Attendance is essential to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business administrator, supports day-to-day operations across a wide range of organisations.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver campaigns for products or services.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, training, and employee records.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial data.
  • Sales executive, builds client relationships and drives revenue for a business.
  • Office manager, coordinates admin functions and supports a team or department.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, building on the depth of this BTEC.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business, a shorter higher education route often available at college.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration or Marketing, combining work and study.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIPD for HR or AAT for finance, once you're working in a specific area.
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