Course information
Business Studies:Single
The Harrodian School - Richmond upon Thames
02087486117
Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN
Course summary

Whatever your talent everyone works as part of a business. Understanding the various internal and external factors that make one business succeed while others fail will help in your decision-making and contribute to your business success throughout your entire career. Business is the fastest-growing degree choice at universities and can be combined with a wide variety of other disciplines including economics, management, languages, sport, engineering, accountancy, international relations, film, media, advertising, design and science. Because the business course is designed to set skills for life it combines well with any other A-level topic, be it arts, science, languages or humanities. It has been a common error to assume that a Business A level is easier than Economics and this is not the case. Neither are universities more impressed with an Economics A level than a Business A level. Universities have worked closely with the exam boards to ensure this is the case and the new A level is designed to ensure that it is a “robust and internationally comparable post -16 academic course of study that will enable universities to accurately identify the current and potential attainment of students” The Pearson qualification ensures their Business A level is demanding, rigorous, inclusive and empowering.

Entry requirements

Candidates will need a minimum of six Grade 6s or above at GCSE and will preferably have Grade 7 at GCSE in the subjects they wish to study at A Level. Students wishing to study Mathematics will require a Grade 8 or 9. For Biology or English Grade 7 will be required. We will also require a minimum of Grade 5 in both English and Mathematics. Where a subject is new at A Level, students will be required to achieve Grade 7 or Grade 6 in related subjects, reflecting the skills required for success in these courses. Students are required to have a minimum of a grade B in Maths and English at GCSE and have at least five GCSEs at grade A.

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About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£18,408 - £28,278
AddressLonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN