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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (BTEC)

at South Bank Colleges, London · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

This Level 3 Extended Diploma, quite literally, means business. The equivalent of three A-Levels, this course will deepen your business knowledge and enable you to focus on a chosen specialisation. The course is structured in such a way that you will receive a complete overview of the fundamentals of business, with core modules like the business environment, marketing, and communication, and you will then be given the opportunity to tailor your study to fit your own personal career aspirations.You can follow one of six established career pathways, these being Finance, Management, Marketing, Law, Administration, and Human Resources, and each one will equip you with the specific knowledge and skills that employers crave. Alternatively, you can mix and match your choices to develop a broad range of expertise and knowledge in every area, in order to keep your career options open.Whether you already know the exact career path you want to take; know which sector you�d like to work in, but are undecided on the job; or just know that you want an exciting career in the dynamic world of business; the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business will take you where you want to go.The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (BTEC) is a full-time course that takes approximately 9 months to complete, and is perfectly suited to those learners who wish to get a head-start in their journey to becoming a future captain of industry, and progress directly to Higher Education.

What you need to get on

4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 which include either English Language/Literature or Maths or Distinction/Merit on a Level 2 Diploma.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Lambeth College - Clapham Centre

    45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · London

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