BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business
at The Appleton School, Benfleet · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC Business can be studied as an ‘Extended Certificate’ (single option) or ‘Diploma’ (triple option) BTEC National qualifications offer specialist, work-related learning in various vocational sectors. They equip learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for employment or university. The Diploma forms the core of a 16–19 study programme for those seeking in-depth business sector study. It can be combined with other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support progression to higher education in businessrelated fields. Additional qualifications allow learners to either broaden their programme with a contrasting subject or deepen it with a complementary one.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 4 in English and in 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
The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, SS7 5RN
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Benfleet
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