Business Studies is a course which provides the opportunity for you to develop a wide range of business related knowledge and skills. Your studies will cover a wide range of topics relating to business, such as how they are set up, how they are run and how they grow. As one of the most practical A-levels available, it allows you to study real-world events and their effects.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For Business you will also require a Grade 5 in GCSE Business (if taken) and Grade 5 in English Lang or Lit.
Unit 1 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 15 mins. Unit 2 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 30 mins. Unit 3 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 45mins. It will test your business knowledge and problem solving skills based on an unseen case study. Unit 4 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 45mins.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD |
Business Studies is a course which provides the opportunity for you to develop a wide range of business related knowledge and skills. Your studies will cover a wide range of topics relating to business, such as how they are set up, how they are run and how they grow. As one of the most practical A-levels available, it allows you to study real-world events and their effects.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) Either Maths Grade 4 and/or English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. For Business you will also require a Grade 5 in GCSE Business (if taken) and Grade 5 in English Lang or Lit.
Unit 1 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 15 mins. Unit 2 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 30 mins. Unit 3 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 45mins. It will test your business knowledge and problem solving skills based on an unseen case study. Unit 4 is assessed by a written exam of 1hr 45mins.