Business Studies
at The Boswells School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course has been designed to: • enable candidates to focus on the challenging nature of the contemporary business world • develop independent learning skills such as research and presentation • offer opportunities for the development and application of a full range of academic skills
What you need to get on
In order to gain entry to The Boswells Sixth Form all students must achieve a minimum of 40 points from their best 8 GCSE subjects, including minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths. You will need a minimum B/6 Grade at GCSE in any subject you wish to study at A Level. Subject Specific: Grade 6 at GCSE Business Studies. Students who have not studied Business Studies should have a Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in English Language.
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 Boswells School
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford
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