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GCE A Level in Business Studies

at Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will look into the dynamic business environment and the importance of entrepreneurial activity in creating business opportunities. You will develop a holistic understanding of business issues from a local and global perspective. You will look into various aspects of business including different types of organisations in various business sectors and environments, drawing on local, national and global contexts. You will develop holistic understanding of business and enterprise and be aware of the opportunities and threats of operating in a global marketplace. You will recognize how businesses adapt to operate in a dynamic business environment.

What you need to get on

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above and at least 3 other GCSE’s grade 9*- 4. You do not need to have studied Business Studies at GCSE level.

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

  • Ormiston Forge Academy

    Wrights LAne, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cradley Heath

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