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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business

at Darlington College, Darlington · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma34 weeksFull time£3,301

What the college says

This course is a follow on from the Foundation Diploma and will further develop essential business skills to help you find a job and work better once you have gained employment. It does not matter which industry you are interested in working in as business underpins most jobs you may want to do in the future whether working in a multi-national, small business, charity or your own business. If you have not achieved a C grade or above in English, you will as part of your course be required to work towards this as part of your study programme. You will be given the opportunity to go on work experience at certain times during your course. To develop your employability opportunities you will also participate in enterprise classes. This may focus upon additional qualifications, industrial updating and career preparation.

What you need to get on

You must have already achieved your Level 3 Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Business in order to directly enter into this programme.

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

  • DARLINGTON COLLEGE

    Central Park Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Darlington

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