Business Studies A Level
University of Kent Academies Trust Sixth Form (Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar)
Brompton Academy and Chatham Grammar, Marlborough Road, Gillingham and Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME7 5HT
Available start dates
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: Thursday 13th November 2025
Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026
How to apply:
Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com
External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.
Entry requirements:
Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.
Overall entry requirements:
A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics
Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics
Subject entry requirements:
Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.
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Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this. Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet. The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.
Course Summary
Course Details
A Level Business is a dynamic and highly relevant course that provides students with a deep understanding of how businesses operate, grow and adapt in today’s fast-paced and competitive world. Ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs or future business leaders, the course covers a broad range of topics including marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and the external factors that influence business decisions. Students will engage with real-world case studies, interact with business professionals, and take part in visits to organisations, gaining practical insight into how theory is applied in real-life contexts. Beyond academic knowledge, the course builds key transferable skills such as leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking—skills that are valuable across all career paths.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment takes place at the end of Year 13 through three externally examined papers.
Entry requirements
A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics
Your next steps...
A Level Business is awarded from grades A* to E and carries between 16 and 56 UCAS points. It supports progression to a wide range of university courses and careers, including Business, Management, Economics, Marketing, and Accounting.
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