Business Studies
City of Bristol College - Bristol, City of
01173125000
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA
Course summary

A full-time business course for school leavers aged 16-18. This course offers you a chance to learn all about the world of business. You will gain confidence and independence and be able to present yourself to potential employers. You will learn how to market products, communicate effectively and manage events. At the end of year one, you will achieve the Foundation Diploma. You can increase this to an Extended Diploma, if you complete Year 2, which is equivalent to three A levels and converts to UCAS points if you want to continue to higher level studies. If you’re aged 19+ and this will be your first Level 3 course, it could be free for you under the government’s National Skills Fund (NSF) scheme. Get in touch to find out more.

Entry requirements

5 x GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English Language, and Maths. For STEM subjects can be more specific e.g. Engineering – 4 x GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and science. Science and/or maths must be grade 5. Alternatively, a BTEC Level 2 in Engineering (overall Grade Merit) with Merits in the Mathematics and Science units, and GCSE grade C/4 in both English Language and Mathematics. We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional, this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence-based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure that you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout the course including assignments, role play, coursework and group work.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA