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Applied Business Studies L3 Block A
North School, The
The North School, Essella Road, ASHFORD, Kent, TN24 8AL
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Application Instructions
Applications Open: - 7th November 2025
Applications Close: - 31st March 2026. If you require any further information after our closing date please do contact nicola.owenhughes@swale.at
Entry Requirements: - Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths for Level 3 programmes, higher grades are required for some subjects
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Course Summary
The core modules of this courses cover an introduction to the business environment, how businesses use and manage their resources, an introduction to marketing and how businesses communicate.
The course is a modular structure with students completing examinations of coursework at the end of each unit.
Course Details
For the Applied Business course, students will complete 6 mandatory units, the themes of which cover Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Planning and Business Strategy.
More information about each Unit can be found here:
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business/applied-general/business/qualifications-at-a-glance-overview
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course is a mixture of exam and coursework assignments. There are two examinations with all further units assessed through coursework.
Entry requirements
Students will require a minimum of five 9-4 grades at GCSE, including English and Mathematics at level 5.
Your next steps...
Students can take this course alongside other Level 3 courses and progress to study Business Studies or other courses at university. Alternatively, the skills that have been learnt will enable students to work effectively in the workplace if they choose to move on to an apprenticeship or job in industry. The course will combine well with any other Level 3/A-Level subject and will help all students prepare for every possible career.
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