Business Studies
at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
Do you harbour ambitions of being a successful business person? Have you got some great ideas for a new product or service? Or maybe you just want to work for a large company in a specific area, such as finance or marketing? No matter what your vision, the Business A Level course gives you an incredibly powerful start to a career in the world of business. All the key topics of running a business are covered. So, whether you are working for a global corporation or selling Lemonade from your home, you still need to know about business. The content of the AQA A Level qualification is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today's society. You will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology, business ethics, and globalisation of business activity.
What you need to get on
General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the Sixth Form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics.
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
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE
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