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Level 3 Nat Foundation Dip in Business - Full L3 - St Albans - Year 1 - Adult Skills offer

at Oaklands College, St. Albans · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Students will study on the BTEC Foundation Diploma in the1st year which leads into the Extended Diploma in the 2nd year. The course provides a broad foundation in Business within the 1st year and then offers students the opportunity to specialise in a specific Business pathway in their 2nd year. Currently we offer pathways in Marketing, Finance and Mainstream Business: Marketing Pathway: The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) have agreed that all students who complete the marketing pathway will have direct access to their Level 4 CIM qualifications as they will have demonstrated relevant prior learning. Finance Pathway: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have agreed that by following this pathway you will meet the entry requirements for the ACCA Level 4 Qualification. Mainstream Pathway: This route provides a holistic approach to Business, providing students with a broad range of topics that will support them with either progressing into employment or onto study at University.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including maths and English or a full Level 2 with a merit profile and grades 9 - 4 in English & maths.

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

  • Oaklands College - St Albans Campus

    St Albans Campus Hatfield Road, St. Albans, AL4 0JA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · St. Albans

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