A-Level Business Studies
at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying BTEC Business, students will gain a genuine grasp of many areas of business. By completing the full BTEC course, each student will have completed 4 units of work. This means students will have a foundation into the world of business, marketing, finance and customer service. The course is ideal for anyone thinking of setting up their own business, for those who aspire to be the managers of the future and for those who would like to use their organisation, communication and time-management skills further. BTEC Business has been designed to provide a broad educational basis for further training, further education, or for moving on to employment within the business sector.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grade A* - C including Grade 6 in English and Maths. There is no requirement to have studied GCSE Business.
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
Outwood Academy Newbold
Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Chesterfield
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