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AQA GCE A Level in Business

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course provides students with an introduction to the business sector and encourages you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in realistic business contexts. The content is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in society today. Students study contemporary developments such as digital technology, business ethics and globalisation.

What you need to get on

For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally Business requires grades 5/4 or 4/5 in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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