Professional Pathway in Business Studies (BTEC Extended Diploma)
at Ark Burlington Danes Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
A vocational, specialised course that combines ongoing course work with exam-style assessments. Regular classswork and homework deadlines will be set alongside class teaching. This course is equivalent to three A' levels. Topics covered throughout this course are: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal and Business Finance, Managing an Event, International Business, Principals of Management, Business decision making, Pitching for a new business and Team building.
What you need to get on
5 9-4 grades at GCSE (One of these should be in English Language and Maths), including relevant BTEC Level 2 Courses.
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
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane, London, W12 0HR
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · London
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