BTEC National Diploma in Business
at Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Business consists of six mandatory units, plus a selection of two additional optional units to be completed over two years. There are a wide range of optional units, of which eight have to be completed to gain the diploma. These are related to Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Management, Law, Administration, Retail, Logistics and there is also a range of general units, actual optional units to be studied will be chosen according to the needs and abilities of the students.
What you need to get on
Minimum TPS of 36
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
Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop's Stortford
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