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GCE A Level in Business

at St Edward'S Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole, Poole · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Business is different from any other A level. It looks at a wide range of inter-related topical issues and ideas such as the impact of Brexit on UK business. It is a study in breadth as well as depth. This course has many vocational and practical aspects and fully develops the critical thinking required to develop students into good managers and leaders. It is a course that can easily be related and applied to the world around us. Highlights of the year include trips to complement the classroom teaching. Visits to local businesses such as Urban Reef restaurant and Purbeck Ice Cream provide realism to the studies. Talks from companies such as Lush allow students to contextualise learning and listen to leaders in their field. We also successfully take part in the national Young Enterprise competition where the students set up their own business.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Business if taken

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

  • St Edwards Comprehensive School

    Dale Valley Road, Poole, BH15 3HY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Poole

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