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GCE A-Level in Business

at Ashby School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, future managers, and analytical thinkers who want to understand how real-world markets and organizations operate. It is highly suitable for students aiming for degrees or careers in finance, marketing, management, or international business. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of core business functions, including marketing, finance, operations, and human resources, alongside global corporate strategies. By analyzing real case studies, learners master critical decision-making, financial data interpretation, and strategic problem-solving skills highly valued by universities and global employers.

What you need to get on

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. There is no need for any prior knowledge of the subject. Students who have studied Business at GCSE are expected to have achieved a Grade 4 or above. The right attitude to the subject is vital along with an interest in current affairs, politics, industry and enthusiasm to know more.

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

  • Ashby School 6th Form Campus

    ASHBY SCHOOL NOTTINGHAM ROAD, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1DT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH

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