Business (A-level)

While we have passed our January application deadline, we do invite late/further applications or expressions of interest (contact us using - sixthform@samuelward.co.uk).

Businesses are all around us, with the majority of people working for or running their own business at some point in their lives. The A-level Business course is designed to provide an insight into the world of business and will enable students to develop a holistic appreciation for business concepts and strategy.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

▶ How the economy, political decisions, social trends, and technology impact on business?

▶ Setting up a business of your own?

▶ Understanding why businesses make the decisions they do?

▶ Learning more about finance and financial decision making?

Students will need to meet the entry requirements of their chosen pathway:

Pathway 1: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (including English Language and Maths) for an A-level study programme

Pathway 2: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (aiming for a 5 in English Language and Maths) to study two A-level subjects and one Level 3 Diploma/AAQ

Pathway 3: Five or more GCSE grades 4-9 (resitting English Language or Maths if needed) to study one A-level and two Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs or three Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs

Additional entry requirements for this course:

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English or Grade 5 in GCSE Business Studies