A-Level Business Studies
at Ashlawn School, Rugby · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will study four key themes over two years. These will be: • Theme 1: Marketing and people • Theme 2: Managing business activities • Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy • Theme 4: Global business Themes 1 and 2 build knowledge of core business concepts which are then applied to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. Breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, with applications to a wider range of contexts and more complex business information, are developed in Themes 3 and 4, requiring students to take a more strategic view of business opportunities and issues
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 6+ in English and 5+ in Maths. GCSE Business desirable
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
Ashlawn School
ASHLAWN SCHOOL ASHLAWN ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 5ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · RUGBY
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