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BTEC Business -Level 3 National Extended Certificate/Diploma in Business

at Madeley Academy · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is offered as both a single and double A Level equivalent allowing students to specialise in the field. It is assessed through a combination of coursework and exam units (60%) and leads to a range of university courses and careers including: Accountancy, Finance, IT/Computing, Operations, Marketing, Teaching, Public Relations, Human Resourcing, Management and International Retail. The Business course is an exciting insight into relevant business theory and concepts supported by vocational examples. During sessions we aim to support learning with real business examples and take many free visits to local businesses.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics. If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a Business qualification at Key stage 4.

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

  • Madeley Academy

    Castlefields Way, Telford, TF7 5FB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2027 · Telford

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