Business (Level 3 Extended Diploma)
at Ely College · college
What the college says
This is a Level 3 Extended Diploma course. It is the equivalent size to three A Levels - 180 credits.The Extended Diploma is a two year, full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own right for students who want to progress to higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support students who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.
What you need to get on
At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English and Maths.
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
Bishop Laney
Ely College Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ely
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