Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business
at Cleeve School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC Diploma in Business offers students the chance to study a wide range of units relating to the way in which business' operate. Students have the opportunity to develop many transferable skills on this course which employers and universities are looking for. These include using ICT to carry out research, present work and communicate with business people. Students also develop their time management and analytical skills by producing projects over a long period of time. In addition to this, students get to set up and run their own business. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real business skills, experience and earn a profit!
What you need to get on
Students should have met the Sixth Form entry criteria and also have Grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. GCSE Business Studies- Grade 4 (if studied)
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
Cleeve School
Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Cheltenham
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