Business (2 x A level Equivalent) Level 3 National Diploma Edexcel

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

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This course is aimed at giving students who are interested in a career in business the knowledge and skills required to enter the industry. You will cover a wide range of topics and enrichments including guest speakers and industry related trips to places such as Thorpe Park and Heart FM.

This course is equivalent to two A Levels and consists of eight units to be studied over the duration of two years. During this time students will have to complete the following:

Three external mandatory units:

Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign- Learners will gain skills relating to, and an understanding of, how a marketing campaign is developed.

Unit 3: Personal Business and Finance- Learners study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. They will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.

Unit 6: Principles of Management- This unit enables learners to understand how the role of management and leadership in the workplace contributes towards business success.

Three internal mandatory units:

Unit 1: Exploring Business- In this introductory unit, learners study the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.

Unit 4: Managing an Event- Learners will work as part of a small group to plan, coordinate and manage a business or social enterprise event and evaluate the skills gained.

Unit 5: International Business- Learners study how UK businesses develop strategies to trade globally.

In addition to this you will study two of the following optional units:

8 Recruitment and Selection Process

9 Team Building in Business

10 Recording Financial Transactions

11 Final Accounts for Public Limited Companies

12 Financial Statements for Specific Businesses

13 Cost and Management Accounting

14 Investigating Customer Service

15 Investigating Retail Business

16 Visual Merchandising

17 Digital Marketing

18 Creative Promotion

19 Pitching for a New Business

20 Investigating Corporate Social Responsibility

21 Training and Development

22 Market Research

23 The English Legal System

We would recommend at least a grade 4 at GCSE in English Language and a BTEC Level 2 qualification preferably in business studies.

Vocation

This course can lead to progression within the industry & apprenticeships.

Academic

University courses in business and business management.