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GCE A Level in Business

at Lawrence Sheriff School, Rugby · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Course overview Would you like... • To know how to make intelligent investments to make money whilst you sleep? • To find out how to ace that interview to get that job role you really want? • To be your own boss running your own successful business to increase your net worth? • To discover how to motivate people and get the best out of them? As part of A-level Businessstudents study the following topics: Year 12 ‘Business Opportunities’ and ‘Business Functions’ Year 13 ‘Business Analysis and Strategy’ and ‘Business in a Changing World’ Through the use of interesting corporate case studies, immersive projects, and practical visits to real-life businesses such as Cadbury and BMW, students gain a broad understanding of key business topics, whilst also developing a range of transferable skills such as data analysis and problem-solving. The chance to participate in a variety of business challenges and competitions help to further enhance students’ practical experience of business and fully prepare them for life after education. These include opportunities like the Social Enterprise club, ran in partnership with Rugby School, where students design and produce a product that solves a local or global issue e.g. litter, sustainability or pollution.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English or Grade 5 if studied GCSE Business

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

  • Lawrence Sheriff School

    CLIFTON ROAD, RUGBY, CV21 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · RUGBY

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