GCE A Level in Business
at Queensbury Academy, Dunstable · school or sixth form
What the college says
Business is a dynamic subject. Students will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of the various parts of the business world. Students will explore business success and business failure, investigate local, national and global business markets, and understand how businesses need to adapt and respond strategically to the changing environment in which they operate to survive and grow. You will need to develop knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions—all crucial for further study and employment.
What you need to get on
There is no requirement to have studied a Business/Economics related subject at GCSE to study the subject at ‘A’ level. However, if Business has been studied previously, students will require at least a grade 5 at GCSE level. Students also require a grade 5 in Mathematics and English GCSE.
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
Queensbury Academy
Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Dunstable
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