BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Pearson
at Morley College, London · college
What the college says
We deliver the National Extended Diploma as two, one-year programmes. Year 1 National Foundation Diploma (1.5 A Levels equivalent) Year 2 National Extended Diploma (3 A Levels equivalent) The Foundation Diploma is for learners looking to study business as a one-year, full-time course. You will need to successful complete the Foundation Diploma to progress onto the second year. The Extended Diploma will be studied in the second year, once achieved students are able to progress onto higher education (HE). We reserve the right to change the unit selection. Course Content National Foundation Diploma - There are four mandatory units two internal and two external. You will study 7 units in the first year. Students must complete and achieve at Near Pass or above in all mandatory external units and achieve a Pass or above in all mandatory internal units.
What you need to get on
If you are aged 16 to 19. You have achieved minimum of 5 GCSEs at 4-5 (Cs) or above OR achieved successfully an appropriate qualification at level 2 qualification, preferably in Business at least a Merit grade. You will be expected to hold 4 or 5 (C) or above in English and Maths. You may be considered (Centre Principal discretion) If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE (C), but hold a grade 3 (D) in one subject, English or Maths you will expected to enrol onto an appropriate English and
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
Morley College London North Kensington Campus
Wornington Road, London, W10 5QQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · London
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