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AS/A2 Business Studies

at The Commonweal School, Swindon · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The qualification is built around a core unit with an enterprise theme, to enable you to think of a new business idea and how you might research and develop it. It will allow you to think about how you're learning applies to your own business idea. The qualification will introduce you to international business, equipping you either to work in or to manage a business in an international context. Those of you who also study another language will find this particularly interesting as there are extensive opportunities to study International Business at University. An Advanced GCE in Economics and Business with its economics content will give you enhanced career choice and progression opportunities. This course will provide you with an extensive knowledge of the current Economic climate and allow you to make decision of the causes and effectiveness of government policy. The specification may be co-taught by two or more teachers. Guidance will be given within the specification on possible ways of teaching topic areas. A variety of assessment techniques will be used - supported multiple-choice questions, data-response questions, case studies and a decision-making report.

What you need to get on

If you have studied Business Studies or related subjects at GCSE you will find the course a natural progression however must ensure you are aware of the increased demands and work load at A Level. It is however not essential that you have studied any Business related courses previously at GCSE or equivalent. Students who have had no experience of Business before have the same opportunities to succeed and be successful in the course. Both Business Studies and Economics have significant financial and mathematical elements. As with all A Level subjects there will be the expectation of you to complete essay based questions and extended writing pieces for exam style questions therefore a good English GCSE is also essential.

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

  • Commonweal Sixth Form

    THE MALL, SWINDON, SN1 4JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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