Business Studies
Southam College - Warwickshire
01926812560
Welsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW
Course summary

This course is made up of four units, three of which are mandatory units and one additional optional unit. The mandatory units are: Unit 1 - Exploring Business (Coursework) Unit 2 - Developing a Marketing Campaign (Pre-release case study) Unit 3 - Personal and Business Finance (Exam) There is then a further unit to be decided upon which specialises in a particular area of business. (Coursework) This qualification is a BTEC Level 3 which is the equivalent to an A level.

Entry requirements

- A Merit at BTEC Business Level 2 if previously studied. Students who have not studied Business before will require 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English and Maths. - The minimum general requirements for Sixth Form entry are a minimum of 5 GCSE Grade 4s including English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

2 Units involve students producing a portfolio of coursework which is assessed. 2 Units are externally assessed, one of which is examination based and one which is based on a pre-release case study, again sat under exam conditions. Grades available are Pass/Merit/Distinction and Distinction*

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWelsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JW