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Level 3 Business (3 A Level Equivalent)

Longley Park Sixth Form

Horninglow Road, Sheffield, S5 6SG

National Extended Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Business, Administration and Law

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Longley Park 6th Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Equivalent to 3 A Levels

Over the two years you will study in depth the different types of businesses and how they operate. You will develop the skills and knowledge which will help you progress either into a future career or university.

Course Details

Themes covered are:

Unit 1 - Exploring Business

Unit 2 - Marketing Campaign

Unit 3 - Personal and Business Finance

Unit 4 - Events

Unit 5 - International Business

Unit 6 - Leadership and Management

Unit 7 - Business Decision Making

Unit 8 - Recruitment and Selection

Unit 9 - Team Building

Unit 14 - Customer Service

Unit 17 - Digital Marketing

Unit 19 - Pitching a New Business

Unit 22 - Market Research

A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

4 externally set and marked units, and 9 assignment units.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths

Your next steps...

Degrees in: Events Management, Business and Management, International Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Digital Business, Sports Management and more.

Career progression: Business owner, Accountant, Lawyer, Event Planner, HR Manager, Analyst, Management Consultant, Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Direction, Financial Controller.


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