A Level Business Studies
at Bede Academy, Blyth · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail
What the college says
A Level Business Studies has been developed to build on skills students develop at Key Stage 4, however there are no previous knowledge requirements for this specification. The course builds on, but is not dependent on, students having studied Business Studies. The course is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. An A Level in Business Studies is an academic qualification, which also has a strong practical application. It is a very popular subject at university, with good career prospects in accounting, personnel, marketing, operations and general management. Whether you end up working for a company or indeed set up your own company, a qualification in Business Studies is an excellent first step into today’s world of work.
What you need to get on
• 5 GCSEs grades A* - C/9 to 4 including English and Mathematics • GCSE English grade 5 • GCSE Mathematics grade 5
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
Bede Academy
Sixth Avenue, Blyth, NE24 2SY
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