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BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business

at Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will learn about business through focused assignments and assessments based on real business functions, giving you hands-on experience of businesses in action. You will be involved in presentations made by visiting speakers and visit businesses to see how they operate. There is an opportunity to specialise in accounting in the second year which is ideal if you want to study accounting or finance at university or secure an apprenticeship in this field.

What you need to get on

Students will be expected to have five GCSEs at grade 9-4, or a Merit in a relevant vocational Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent). In addition, students will be expected to have GCSE grade 4 in English Language and a minimum of grade 3 in 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

  • The Sixth Form Bolton

    Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Bolton

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