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BTEC Business

at Walsall Academy, Walsall · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The opportunities for students of Business, on completion of full time education, are vast. There are many possible careers within the Business world and qualifications in Business subjects are acceptable as an entry into many other careers. Career opportunities include work in the following fields: • Accountancy • Business Administration • Education • Human Resources • IT/Computing • Law • Management • Marketing • Public Relations • Retail The Business courses offered at Walsall Academy are designed to provide academic and vocational experiences. They will prepare students for their choice of career in both the world of work and Higher Education. Level 3 Extended Certificate (single) The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate allows students to develop their understanding of business theory at the same time as developing employability skills. It is broadly equivalent to one GCE A Level. Students will complete the mandatory units along with an additional unit. Units of Study • Exploring Business (Internally assessed portfolio) • Developing a Marketing Campaign (Externally assessed supervised case study) • Personal and Business Finance (Externally assessed by exam) • Customer Service (Internally assessed portfolio)

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs (Grades A* - C) or equivalent* Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics Level 2 BTEC Buiness (including Level 2 finance exam) - Grade 4 if Business GCSE studied previously

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Walsall Academy

    Lichfield Road Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Walsall

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