GCE A Level Business Studies
at Garforth Academy, Leeds · school or sixth form
What the college says
Business Studies is an ideal qualification for those students who want a broad background in business and provides access to a wide range of degree courses in higher education establishments. Due to the practical nature of the course it is valued highly by prospective employers. This course is a challenging and rewarding subject. The course investigates the dynamic external environment within which businesses operate and the effects this can have upon decision making within a business.
What you need to get on
Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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
Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leeds
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