Business Studies A Level
at Kennet School, Thatcham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Business Studies is about the world in which we live. Business affects all our daily lives, be it as a consumer, a taxpayer, a local resident or through employment. Business Studies provides a strong grounding in all aspects of the running of business, the world of work, introductory economics and how businesses interact with people, organisations and society. It helps you prepare for life, be it by helping gain access to university, employment or in the general development of an awareness of the world in which we live and work.
What you need to get on
The course requires 5 A*-C GCSEs, preferably including a B in both Mathematics and English. It also needs commitment, motivation and a genuine interest in the subject. If you have done Business Studies at GCSE, you should have achieved a minimum of a B grade. You should also have shown effort and commitment to your studies.
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
Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, RG19 4LL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Thatcham
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