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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFlexible

What the college says

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma courses follow GCSEs and are equivalent to studying three A Levels. The purpose of the course is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the wider elements of business that will give you the vital skills, knowledge and applied experience to be successful in the business realm. The course is a mix of practical and academic learning, including research-based tasks and presentations, with guest speakers and visits to different types of businesses.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths OR BTEC First Diploma Level 2 in Business at Merit grade, including English and Maths

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

  • Main Campus

    Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Loughborough

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