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BTEC3 BTEC Business (EC)

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE BTEC NATIONAL BUSINESS? This vocational course is equivalent to one or two A-levels and can be combined with traditional A-level subjects or other vocational A-level subjects. It combines up-to-date industry knowledge with the right balance of the practical, research and behavioural skills learners need to succeed in higher education and in their careers. It gives learners an introduction to and understanding of a wide range of business activities. The course is likely to appeal to those who are interested in a career in business, or wish to achieve an enhanced qualification in this field as a route to higher education.

What you need to get on

5 4 + grades & evidence of ability

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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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