Equivalent to 3 A Levels, this 2 year course is specifically designed to give you a sound knowledge and understanding of the key areas of business and aims to provide students with the first step towards their professional career. In the first year you will study modules covering the key aspects of business, which will enable you to develop a broad understanding of the business sector and experience each of the specialist areas. In the second year you will choose a specific pathway in which you will focus on one specialism. You can choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Business and Accounting, Business and Enterprise, Business and Law or Business and Marketing. Course enrichment opportunities include visits to local and national businesses, as well as the opportunity to travel to EuroDisney in Paris for the Business Live conference.
Year 1
Mandatory
Optional
Year 2
In your second year you will choose a specialist pathway (Accounting, Law or Marketing) and study modules specific to your specialism.
5 GCSEs grades A* - C/grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language and Maths.
You will largely be assessed through coursework, however some units do include controlled assignments under exam conditions.
There are a wide variety of employment opportunities open to students who successfully complete the Extended Diploma.
Students could enter employment in various areas of business such as:
Past successful students have entered into trainee programmes with leading national businesses such as Marks and Spencer and B Braun.
Will this course suit me?
To be successful on this course you will need a positive attitude, a lively and enquiring mind, a willingness to explore new ideas and a keen interest in business.
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UCAS Points
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is accepted for entry to university and carries UCAS Tariff points equivalent to 3 A Levels. Please check the UCAS website for more details.
Additional costs may include paying for printing costs if you want to print your assignments off at college.
You will also be expected to contribute towards the cost of any study trips and visits.
You may be entitled to help with the cost of these and anything else you need to buy for your course from the college's Student Support Fund.
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