T Level Business Management and Administration

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer. On this T Level, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and practical experiences needed to build a successful career in Business Management and Administration. Study with us and develop a strong foundation in how businesses operate while building the professional behaviours employers value, such as communication, teamwork and leadership. There are plenty of employer-set projects, trips, networking opportunities and industry experiences, all of which will enable a growth in confidence and clarity about your future. By the time you complete the course, you will understand business in theory, but also have experienced it first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university, higher-level apprenticeships or skilled employment in companies across the globe.

By studying a T Level, you will combine practical learning and academic study, thanks to a 45-day work experience placement with a local employer. During your College studies, you’ll develop a strong foundation in business while developing the behaviours and skills employers expect. In your first year, topics include: • Understanding organisations • Impact of organisations in the community • Business behaviours • Quality assurance and compliance In your second year, you will study ‘Business Support’ as an occupational specialism. You will learn: • The running of an organisation • Organising and prioritising workloads and processes • Recommending and delivering improvements to business practices • Maintaining positive internal and external stakeholder relationships • Managing the flow of information in a business. Your industry placement is designed to bring everything together. Applying your theory knowledge in the world gives you valuable insight into how businesses operate and helps you build confidence in a professional environment. All this means you don’t just get to learn about Business, but truly experience it during your time at College.

The assessments are all designed to test your knowledge of the Business sector and to ensure you’re ready for your next steps. On a T Level, you can expect to complete dynamic coursework in addition to exams at the end of each year. A large part of your final grade will be calculated with the completion of your industry placement. By taking part in an employer-set project, you’ll stand out from the crowd in today’s job market and leave College with a clear understanding of what Businesses need.

As T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, former students have progressed to universities across the country. Your degree could be in subjects including Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, or Entrepreneurship. The choice is yours. If university isn’t for you, then higher-level apprenticeships are also an option, with Level 5 Operations Manager and Level 5 People Professional apprenticeships available through EKC Training. Taking part in your dedicated work placement means easy progression to a new career in the world of Business Management and Administration. The skills gained are invaluable and are highly sought after by employers. Thanks to choosing a T Level, Nathan headed to the University of Kent to study BA (Hons) Law. "T Levels were so much fun and I especially enjoyed my industry placement at Kent County Council, where I got to experience what it’s really like working in management. The experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, encouraged me to be curious, and ask lots of questions. Thanks to my placements, I’ve become so much more confident, and now I’m ready to take the next step."