GCE A Level in Business
at South Wolds Community School, Nottingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students embarking on a course of A levels who are interested in expanding their Business knowledge and qualifications.
What you need to get on
At least 2 GCSE Grade 6 and above and 4 GCSE grade 5 and above. You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE and you will not be disadvantaged in the slightest if you have not. On a number of occasions, the highest attaining students have been those who have not studied Business at GCSE. Students require at least a Grade 5 in Maths GCSE as the course contains a great deal of number work.
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 South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form
Church Drive Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5FF
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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