Business Studies BTEC Level 3

Applications Open - 21st November 2025

Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

Entry Requirements - Please see our prospectus for grades needed

How to Apply -

ALL applications are to be made via KentChoices - if you do not have log in details, please speak to your school. If you are applying from outside of our area or an Independent school please email ccvioffice@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

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Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

What is the course about?

The Extended Certificate (one A Level Equivalent) course aims to give a broad overview of the business sector, forming part of a programme of study including other courses such as A Levels or BTECs. Throughout the four modules a variety of businesses from the real world are studied in the context of the assessed theory material forming a foundation of business knowledge. Materials covered in a more practical, hands on manner explore the internal workings of businesses as well as the external environments in which they exist.

For whom is the course suitable?

BTEC Business is suitable for anybody who has a keen interest in the subject. Students wanting to further their understanding of the sector must also have the desire to develop a range of associated skills from analytical and evaluative to presentation and creativity. The external exam is Year 13 is Mathematical based and requires a high level of numerical ability.

Teaching Methods and Homework commitment:

A variety of approaches are used, including, industry visits, note-taking, practicing different types of question, video, games, role-play exercises and carrying out research on different topic areas. Students are required to work independently, completing assignments, including presentations on research that they have collected independently from a variety of sources.

What could I go on to do at the end of the course?

Business is a highly useful and practical subject that will prove helpful to students choosing a whole manner of qualifications and career paths from the directly applicable degree courses to virtually any path that requires some understanding of the often complex world of business.

Method of Study and Assessment:

Course Content in Year 1 and 2

Unit 1 – Exploring Business

Series of internally assessed written assignments.

Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign

Students are provided with a case study two weeks before being assessed during a three hour supervised period.

Unit 3 – Personal & Business Finance

Written two hour externally assessed exam.

Unit 4 – Optional Unit

A choice of one of five units:

1/. Recruitment & Selection Process

2/. Investigating Customer Service

3/. Market Research

4/. The English Legal System

5/. Work Experience in Business

Website URL: For more information please go to http://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk