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Business Studies A2/A Level 3

at Highworth Grammar School, Ashford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level11 monthsFull time

What the college says

?New A Level Specifications from September 2015. All examinations will be synoptically tested, requiring students to make connections between all topics covered. The topics are designed to equip students with an understanding of how to launch and manage the day to day running of a variety of different business structures. There is a strong focus on decision making within the business environment, with an emphasis on the practical implications of running a successful business. There is no coursework element included in the specification.

What you need to get on

If you have not taken GCSE Business Studies, you need to have GCSE English Language and Maths at Level 5 or above. If you have taken GCSE Business Studies, you need to have achieved Level 6 or above. You will need to keep up with current events by watching news programmes and business documentaries on television, as well as reading the business sections in the newspapers. You will need to communicate your ideas clearly and concisely in a logical way and show some creativity in answering discussion type questions. An enquiring mind and a good memory for facts and figures are a great advantage.

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

  • Highworth Grammar School

    Maidstone Road, ASHFORD, TN24 8UD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ASHFORD

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