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GCE AS Business Studies

at Whitmore High School, Harrow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

Awarding Body : Edexcel In the first year students will study two units: marketing and people; and managing business activities. In marketing and people, students will study theories relating to how a business meets customer needs, the market, marketing mix and strategy, managing people and entrepreneurs and leaders. In managing business activities, students will learn about theories relating to raising finance, financial planning, managing finance, resource management and the impact of external influences. In the second year students will study three units: marketing, people and global businesses, business activities, decisions and strategy, and investigating business in a competitive environment.

What you need to get on

General Requirements :6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths Additional or Specific Requirements : Grade 5 or above in GCSE Business or related subject

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

  • Whitmore High School

    Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harrow

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