BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business
at Ark Elvin Academy, Wembley · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is suitable for anyone considering a career in business including running one of your own. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to the kinds of situations faced in business today. The course is a useful stepping stone to business related courses in higher education, or to business jobs and apprenticeships. It will also give you transferable skills that can be used across a range of careers. Equivalent to 3 A levels, it is more coursework focused than a traditional A level business course, so would suit you if you prefer being assessed on projects and assignments rather than a final exam.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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
Ark Elvin Academy
Ark Elvin Academy Cecil Avenue, Wembley, HA9 7DU
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Wembley
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