Business A Level
at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form
What the college says
A-Level business studies equips students for real life experiences they will face throughout their career. A stimulating course allowing students to develop a range of skills, including budgeting and financial stability, which can be supported through real life business examples. It is an opportunity for students to get as involved with a subject as they wish, through relevant news articles supporting the key themes and knowledge discussed in lessons; a subject where learning never ends. A forward-thinking subject which engages, motivated and ensures all learners are able to analyse all types of businesses.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Business Studies
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
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 Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Retford
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