GCE A Level in Business
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
The AQA Business A level course covers a range of key themes over two years. In their first year of study, students will develop their understanding of the key functions in business: marketing, people in business, managing finance and managing resources. They will also consider external influences on business. In the second year of study, students take a strategic view of business opportunities and issues whilst investigating innovation, growth and the impact of technology on strategic decision making
What you need to get on
Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 5+ in Dance or relevant dance qualifications.
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 Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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