Course information
Business Studies:Single
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School - Lambeth
02087693294
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY
Course summary

A Business A-level will allow students to continue on to relevant courses at university or equip them with the necessary tools to enter the world of work. It does not close off any opportunities, as it is valued in every industry. In particular, business graduates go on to careers in: • Administration • Finance and accountancy, including retail banking and auditing • Insurance • Distribution and logistics • Corporate Law • Marketing, PR, Graphic Design • Human Resource management, including recruitment and training • Project Management

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs, Grades 9 – 5, including Mathematics and English Grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in Mathematics. If Business has been studied in Year 11, a Level 2 Merit/Grade 5 or above must have been achieved

How you'll be assessed

A-Levels will be linear; students will sit all exams at the end of the two-year course. Year 13 Paper 1: Business 1 33.3% of A Level Written paper, 2 hours 100 marks Questions: Section A has 15 multiple choice questions Section B has short answer questions Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) Paper 2: Business 2 33.3% of A Level Written paper, 2 hours 100 marks Questions: Three data response compulsory questions and made up of three or four part questions. Paper 3 – Business 333.3% of A Level Written paper, 2 hours 100 marks Questions: One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityLambeth
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBelltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY