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Level 3 Business Course in Lewisham

Cost£9,000.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Business Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College, full time over 35 weeks.

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business covers the knowledge and skills employers look for across business functions. You'll study topics including marketing, finance, human resources, and business strategy. The course is designed for those aiming to move into employment or progress to university.

To join, you'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language or Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 vocational qualification. You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides a highly specialist, work-related programme within the vocational sector of business, equipping you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare for employment or progression to university. It is a two-year, full-time course designed for learners who meet the entry requirements and wish to progress to higher education, employment or higher apprenticeships.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSE qualifications at grades A to C or grades 9 to 4, including English Language and or Maths, or a Level 2 vocational qualification alongside a Level 2 English qualification. If you are accepted onto this course without a grade 4 or above in Maths and or English, previously grade C, you will be required to develop your skills in these subjects as a compulsory part of your timetable.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how businesses are organised and how they operate.
  • You'll study marketing principles and how businesses reach their customers.
  • You'll learn how finance works within a business, including budgeting and financial planning.
  • You'll examine human resources and how organisations manage people.
  • You'll develop understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll analyse real business scenarios and apply your knowledge to them.
  • You'll build skills in research, communication, and presenting business information.

How you will learn

The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units assessed by your tutors, with some externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in person at Lewisham College during the day. You'll work on projects, case studies, and presentations throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham 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.
  • Marketing assistant, helps plan and deliver marketing campaigns.
  • HR assistant, supports recruitment, records, and staff processes.
  • Finance assistant, handles invoices, expenses, and financial records.
  • Sales coordinator, manages orders and supports a sales team.
  • Office manager, oversees administrative functions across a workplace.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Business, Management, or Marketing at university, the natural next step after this qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Business, a shorter higher education route often available at college.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Business or Management, combining paid work with study at degree level.
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