Business studies is a well-established and broad-based A-level. It is highly relevant for those hoping to study business, management or accountancy at university. It is also a useful supporting subject for all pupils, because a lot of its content directly concerns everyone, whether in the world of work or as a consumer. The Edexcel A-level is designed in consultation with universities to ensure its approach is an appropriate foundation for further study. The business studies department adopts a problem-solving approach to teaching and encourages pupils to think for themselves. There are few definitive right or wrong answers and the ability to evaluate arguments is crucial. Pupils are encouraged to read contemporary publications such as 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism and the Undercover Economist, as well as following the business and economic news in the media. The aim of the business studies course is to provide pupils with a critical understanding of the different functions of business organisations, and to consider the environment within which businesses operate. It encourages students to be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders, such as employees, customers, creditors and owners.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £27,480 |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
Business studies is a well-established and broad-based A-level. It is highly relevant for those hoping to study business, management or accountancy at university. It is also a useful supporting subject for all pupils, because a lot of its content directly concerns everyone, whether in the world of work or as a consumer. The Edexcel A-level is designed in consultation with universities to ensure its approach is an appropriate foundation for further study. The business studies department adopts a problem-solving approach to teaching and encourages pupils to think for themselves. There are few definitive right or wrong answers and the ability to evaluate arguments is crucial. Pupils are encouraged to read contemporary publications such as 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism and the Undercover Economist, as well as following the business and economic news in the media. The aim of the business studies course is to provide pupils with a critical understanding of the different functions of business organisations, and to consider the environment within which businesses operate. It encourages students to be aware that business behaviour can be studied from the perspectives of a range of stakeholders, such as employees, customers, creditors and owners.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics