Business Studies
at Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Students will study 3 units to achieve an A level in 2 years. Facts, figures, research evidence are gained through lectures, seminars, classroom discussions, personal reading. Students will acquire a range of relevant and generic skills, develop a critical understanding of organisations, be aware of ethical dilemmas and responsibilities faced by organisations. Apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE level 9-4
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
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2027 · Waterlooville
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