16-18 Courses, 16-18: Vocational

Business (Level 3 Extended Diploma)

Course Overview

Entry requirements

Minimum average point score: 3.50, Grade 4 English Language GCSE, Grade 4 Maths GCSE

Course information

This qualification provides an opportunity to develop business knowledge and skills that are transferable and it will prepare you for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to business.

The course is available as a Level 3 Diploma and a Level 3 Extended Diploma. When you come to enrol, our staff will advise of the differences and which one is more suitable for you based on your starting point and your future career aims.

The Level 3 Extended Diploma is a full-time, career-focused qualification that allows you to specialise in one subject area and develop advanced, practical skills for your future career. They are equivalent to three A Levels and are widely recognised by universities and employers. 

Through a mix of hands-on learning, projects, and industry experience, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to progress into higher education, an apprenticeship, or straight into employment in your chosen field.

Key topics

  • Developing a marketing campaign
  • Digital marketing
  • Investigating customer service
  • Managing an event
  • Exploring business
  • Personal and business finance
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Select your campus option to apply

    What Can This Course Lead To

    Progress to university, further study, a higher level apprenticeship or employment.

    At university you can study a wide choice of degrees including business, finance, business management, administration, marketing, digital marketing and accounting

    Employment as a business / sales apprentice

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    Financial Support

    There are several ways we can help you cover the cost of your studies.

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