Business Studies
at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying Business Studies as an A Level allows students to enhance their understanding about a variety of different topics including: • The internal functions of contemporary business organisations of all types • The dynamic external environment within which businesses operate and the effects this can have upon decision-making within a business • Major topical issues that can generate change The variety of topics allows students to be better prepared for the challenges faced at higher education level. The course also helps students to build on their current knowledge and acquire a range of important and transferable skills.
What you need to get on
6 in Business Studies or 6 in English To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.
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 Compton School
Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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