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Business Studies

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Business studies allows you to examine how a business might evolve from a small start up to a large multi national organisation. You will investigate the internal workings of businesses and the external constraints they work with. You will also explore the different influences there are on businesses and how they respond. This qualification could lead to many higher education courses including those related to business such as; finance, marketing and human resources, as well as business administration apprenticeships.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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