A Level Business (Block A)

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

WHY THIS COURSE:

The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business are to enable students to develop an enthusiasm for studying business and gain a holistic understanding of business in a range of contexts. It helps students develop a critical understanding of organisations and their ability to meet society’s needs and wants and understand that business behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives. It generates enterprising and creative approaches to business opportunities, problems and issues and helps students to be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations and individuals. Skills acquired include decision making, problem solving, the challenging of assumptions and critical analysis and numerical skills in a range of business contexts.

STUDENT PROFILE:

The course is for post-16 learners who want to begin or continue their education in Business.

The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of Business.

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers.

GENERIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
5 GCSE grades 4-9 including English Language

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
5 GCSE’s @ Grade 4-9, including English Language
GCSE grade 5 in English and Maths
GCSE Grade 5 in Business (If studied)

Students can progress from this qualification into higher education courses such as business management, business administration, accountancy and finance, human resource management, marketing, retail management, tourism management and international business. A wide range of careers ranging from banking, sales, product management and general management to working in public sector organisations or charities.