Business Studies
Lingfield College - Surrey
01342832407
Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH
Course summary

This Level 3 vocational course covers some of the same areas as the A Level but in a different way, as well as covering some topics that are not included in the A Level course. It is the equivalent of one A Level for university admission purposes and runs over two years with a mixture of internal coursework, external exam and controlled assessment units. The course provides access to a wide range of possible career and higher education opportunities. Learning is mainly research-based covering different types of businesses, their objectives, how they operate, how they are organised and how they market themselves, as well as aspects of personal and business finance. Students develop skills that they can use in either planning their own business start-up, working within a small, medium, or large organisation, or for a degree course.

Entry requirements

This course is highly recommended for students who prefer to be assessed on coursework developed throughout the year, as opposed to the summative exam process. Students will need to be able to manage their time effectively to cope with deadlines, so organisation is important. There is significant reading and writing due to the coursework but there is also an expectation that students will demonstrate inquiry, identify questions and raise discussions to deepen their knowledge.

How you'll be assessed

A mixture of coursework and internally and externally set controlled assessments plus exams across the two years. Coursework 48% of final marks All coursework content is assessed internally (externally moderated) Unit 23 External Assessment 48% of final marks Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign. A task is set and completed under supervised conditions. Submission by computer. 70 marks. Part A. Research pack released to learners in the afternoon prior to assessment. 2 hours preparation period. Part B. Supervised assessment session. 3 hours. Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance. Two written examinations. 1. January. 2 hours. 100 marks. 2. June onwards. 2 hours. 80 marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£10,500 - £20,430
AddressRacecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PH