Business Studies

Applications Open: Thursday, 27th November 2025 from 5pm.

Applications Close: Friday, 13th February 2026.

Entry requirements: • All students must gain 5 passes at Grade 4 or above at GCSE (or the equivalent for vocational qualifications) including a pass in English and / or Maths.

How to apply:

Internal Students - please use the schools internal system: https://www.studentoptions.co/sixthform/

External Students - please use KentChoices. Log in to get started here.

What should I consider before starting this subject?

• A keen interest in Business Studies and Enterprise.

• A qualification in Business Studies or Enterprise.

• The ability to work independently.

• The ability to meet deadlines.

• The ability to work under pressure.

• A curiosity for new knowledge.

• The ability to be creative and expressive with your ideas.

Unit 1 – The Business Environment (Exam)

Unit 2 – Working in Business (Exam)

Unit 3 – Business Decisions (Exam)

Unit 4 – Customers and Communication (Coursework)

Unit 5 – Marketing and Market Research (Coursework)

Units 1, 2 and 3 are undertaken in year 12 and are examination units.

Units 4 and 5 are coursework units and is first internally marked and moderated by your teachers, this is then sent off to OCR who externally moderate and bank the marks achieved.

Grade 4 in Business OR Grade 4 in English if new to subject.

Students will gain knowledge on various aspects of Business Studies required in the workplace if one wishes to pursue a career within the industry or set up your own business.

This course will allow you to continue your studies at university and undertake a degree in accountancy, business management and/or business administration.