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A-Level Business

at Joseph Leckie Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students are introduced, in Themes 1 and 2, to A level Business concepts and how to apply them to real life contexts in order to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work; as well as looking at specific marketing factors. Students will investigate the financial element of a business, whilst gaining an understanding of forecasting. Economic influences within finance are also covered. Themes 3 and 4 require a strategic view of business opportunities and issues. In order to gain an understanding of business decisions and strategies that are put into place, students are encouraged to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to their studies.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 grade 5�s at GCSE or equivalent including English Language and Maths. Merit or equivalent in Business is preferred, but it is not essential to have studied Business in Key Stage 4

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Joseph Leckie Academy

    WALSTEAD ROAD WEST, WALSALL, WS5 4PG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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