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BTEC L3 Extended Diploma Business

at St John Rigby College, Wigan · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

BTEC Extended Diploma Business course is aimed at students who are want to go onto employment, often via the steppingstone of higher apprenticeships or University. This qualification has been approved by a number of professional bodies including CIPD, CIPS and CMI. This course is exciting and challenging and allows students to gain a good understanding of Business. You will complete 13 units over the two years, some of which are assessed through examination and some through coursework.

What you need to get on

For a level 3 vocational programme, students will be expected to have gained: + 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics.

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

  • St John Rigby Sixth Form College

    Gathurst Road Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wigan

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