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GCE2YR Business

at Whickham School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHY CHOOSE BUSINESS STUDIES? The course provides an excellent working knowledge of the world of business. You will develop a range of analytical and personal skills, required for employment and progression into higher education. Typical destinations can be degree courses in business, or business with other disciplines such as computing, languages, marketing and human resources, sports management or in management and administration. More and more people in many varied work areas are finding knowledge of business invaluable. A level business studies compliments many other A level subjects. It allows students to develop skills in analysis and evaluation, problem solving and data handling, as well as independent learning. Whilst it is desirable to have GCSE business studies, it is not essential and many students new to the subject go on to achieve high grades.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 English and Maths 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

  • Whickham School

    Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, NE16 5AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Whickham

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