Business Extended Diploma Level 3
at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college
What the college says
The Level 3 in Business will provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and skills surrounding Business with specialist pathways of study in Business, Law, Marketing or Accounting and FinanceYou will receive advice and guidance about the many careers in business, hearing from speakers about the ever-evolving industry, its new technologies and future challenges, and have the chance to visit a range of business of all shapes and sizes to gain valuable insight. To further develop your skills, you will work on real life project-based scenarios involving industry 'clients', national competitions and challenges.You will be given the opportunity to gain valuable work-related experience to give you further connections within the business and professional industries. In addition, you will have the opportunity to undertake further short courses alongside the main qualification which evolve with industry demand such as WorldHost Principles in Customer Service, Introduction to Barista and QNUK Emergency First Aid at Work. Whatever your long-term goals may be, this course will equip you with the fundamental skills that underpin businesses across a range of sectors, providing a solid foundation for your next steps into employment, higher education, apprenticeship, self-employment in a trade or a steppingstone to starting your own business.The Level 3 Business courses are sponsored by Trident Marketing, The Lively Crew and Scrutton Bland.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS
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