In Business, you will study how entrepreneurs and managers turn great ideas into profit. We examine what makes businesses work: production, marketing, finance and human resources management. You will also find out about the global forces that impact upon business – from the impact of a disease to soaring energy prices. Everything will be relatable to your life and to your future. Students are encouraged to research into actual businesses to apply the theory to reality. You learn practical skills like accounting, business management and business analysis. Topics covered include cash flow, business planning, enterprise, budgeting and marketing. As a result of studying Business at A-level, students gain a rounded understanding of businesses - and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants. Yes, the point of a business is to make a profit, but it is increasingly important for tomorrow’s business leaders to meet high ethical and environmental standards. Business A-level helps students acquire an impressive range of skills. You will be a better decision-maker and problem-solver as a result of doing this subject. Students can use critical analysis and they develop numerical skills in a range of business contexts. Since most future careers will entail some elements of business understanding, Business combines well with any other subject. A-level Business is a subject which provides a foundation to study subjects such as accountancy, banking, business, finance, human resources, marketing or management at degree level. Alternatively, you might just go on to become the next Steve Jobs!
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses (9BS01/01) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions. 35% of an overall assessment. Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy (9BS01/02) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions. 35% of an overall assessment. Paper 3 Investigating business in a competitive environment (9BS01/03) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions based on pre-released case study material. 30% of an overall assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £9,090 - £20,640; Boarding £27,090 - £40,290 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | West Buckland, Barnstaple, EX32 0SX |
In Business, you will study how entrepreneurs and managers turn great ideas into profit. We examine what makes businesses work: production, marketing, finance and human resources management. You will also find out about the global forces that impact upon business – from the impact of a disease to soaring energy prices. Everything will be relatable to your life and to your future. Students are encouraged to research into actual businesses to apply the theory to reality. You learn practical skills like accounting, business management and business analysis. Topics covered include cash flow, business planning, enterprise, budgeting and marketing. As a result of studying Business at A-level, students gain a rounded understanding of businesses - and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants. Yes, the point of a business is to make a profit, but it is increasingly important for tomorrow’s business leaders to meet high ethical and environmental standards. Business A-level helps students acquire an impressive range of skills. You will be a better decision-maker and problem-solver as a result of doing this subject. Students can use critical analysis and they develop numerical skills in a range of business contexts. Since most future careers will entail some elements of business understanding, Business combines well with any other subject. A-level Business is a subject which provides a foundation to study subjects such as accountancy, banking, business, finance, human resources, marketing or management at degree level. Alternatively, you might just go on to become the next Steve Jobs!
Before being accepted into the Sixth Form on our standard academic programme, we would normally expect you to have acquired a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 5 or above on the new 9-1 grading scale (grade C and above for A*-G Welsh and some iGCSE programmes). However, individual circumstances and choice of subjects are taken into account. A prospective student for an individual A-level subject should achieve at least a grade 5 in that subject at GCSE. In some subjects, higher GCSE grades are required. Modern foreign languages require a grade 6 at GCSE and science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics) require a grade 7 (double 7 in combined science), although a grade 6 may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those wishing to study mathematics will have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE, while for further mathematics it is grade 8. For psychology A-level, it is expected that students will have a least grade 5 in GCSE English language, mathematics and at least one science. New students – UK: Every year we welcome new students from both independent and state schools into our Sixth Form. Every applicant is considered individually. If you are available, please come to our Open Evening in October. We also recommend you visit us on a normal school day where you will have the chance to meet the Headmaster, Head of Sixth Form and current students. Offers are made on the basis of an interview and are conditional on your GCSE results. New students – International: International students are expected to have a reasonable competence in spoken and written English on arrival at West Buckland and the ability to progress with the specialist support of the EAL department. Overseas students applying to study at West Buckland should provide the following to start their application: • Copies of their last two school reports. • A piece of their handwriting (one to two sides of A4), written in English, telling us about themselves, their hobbies and interests.
Paper 1: Marketing, people and global businesses (9BS01/01) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions. 35% of an overall assessment. Paper 2: Business activities, decisions and strategy (9BS01/02) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions. 35% of an overall assessment. Paper 3 Investigating business in a competitive environment (9BS01/03) 2 hours, consisting of two data response questions based on pre-released case study material. 30% of an overall assessment.