Skip to content
referalearnerFind my match

A Level Business Studies

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A sound understanding of key business concepts are important to anyone aspiring to a career in business management. This course will help you gain a good understanding of the processes and practices a business must undertake to make key business decisions. Whether it is setting up your own small business or working for a global multinational, many of the key areas of understanding and useful skills are introduced within the A Level Business Studies course. You will be provided with a valuable insight into the world of business and why organisations make the decisions that they do and how this impacts upon markets and individuals. The course will also help you develop numerical and literacy skills in an applied setting through class work and assessments. Perhaps most importantly, the course will require you to reflect upon the commercial environment around you and understand how it impacts on your daily life.

What you need to get on

In addition to the minimum GCSE entry requirements for A Level, you will require a Grade 5 in English and a 4 in Mathematics.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance
  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.

See all 417 providers teaching it