Course information
Business Studies:Single
The King's School In Macclesfield - Cheshire East
01625260000
Alderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP
Course summary

The world in which we live is dominated by businesses big and small. A Level Business is an exciting and interesting subject that can help you understand the world in which we live. Businesses are dynamic organisations that reflect the values of society and the people working in them. Studying A Level Business will help you gain an insight into both. Business is a flexible subject that may be combined with a wide range of subjects both at A Level and in Higher Education.

Entry requirements

Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. There are no specific requirements at GCSE, though students should be aware of the fact that the course involves some numerical and statistical work.

How you'll be assessed

Students will follow the Edexcel specification that will be examined through three exams: • Paper 1: Marketing, people & global business • Paper 2: Business activities, decisions & strategies • Paper 3: Investigating business in a competitive environment

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£15,945
AddressAlderley Road, Prestbury, Macclesfield, SK10 4SP