A Level Business
at Gosforth Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students should consider taking this option if they hold an interest in running a business of their own, or in working in a larger organisation. This course allows students a broad experience of the key business functions, and will allow students to focus on organisations that operate at local national and international levels. The range of topics also allows for students who are unsure of which pathway to follow into university an opportunity to sample other potential choices.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in English & Maths & APS 4 & 4 in GCSE Business if taken
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
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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