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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business

Course Code

Extended Diploma in Business

Course Type

School Leaver Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

September 2026
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If you’re interested in the world of business and want to learn how real companies work, this exciting two-year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business course is for you. Equivalent to three A Levels, you’ll explore everything from marketing and finance to management and entrepreneurship, giving you the practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities love. Whether you want to go to university, start your own business, or get your foot in the door of a top company, this Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business is the perfect first step.

To apply for this Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business, you will need to have either:

  • Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Grade 4/C or above in both English and Maths

Or

  • A related BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate or Diploma at Merit or above, plus Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Modules on this Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business include:

Year 1

  • Exploring Business
  • Developing a Marketing Camping
  • Personal and Business Finance
  • Managing an Event
  • Applying Digital Marketing
  • Investigating Customer Service

Year 2

  • Business Decision Making
  • Principles of Management
  • International Business
  • Pitching of a New Business
  • Employment Law
  • Market Research
  • Recruitment and Selection Process

There are various trips and activities throughout the programme including:

  • Enterprise Challenge Days
  • Local Business Visits
  • Guest Speakers from Industry
  • Team Building Activities
  • Business Simulation Games
  • London Business Trip
  • Paintballing
  • Jaguar Landover Factory Tour

 

When you’re not studying, there’s a wide range of enrichment activities to get involved in – perfect for making new friends, building confidence, and gaining experiences that will boost your CV or university application.

Through the Student Union and college committees, you can take part in everything from sports teams, enterprise and volunteering projects to fundraising campaigns and even the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There’s something for everyone – from joining a debating society, to attending inclusive cultural events and festivals, or enjoying one of our regular film nights and theatre trips.

During this Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business course, you’ll be assessed in a number of ways:

  • Assignments/ Course work
  • Reports
  • Group projects
  • Presentation
  • External Exams – all learners take the same assessment at the same time
  • Tutor observation

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example:

  • BSc (Hons) in Business and Management
  • BA (Hons) in Business and Finance
  • BA (Hons) in Business with Human Resource Management
  • BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) in Business Studies
  • BSc (Hons) in International Management
  • BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) in Marketing
  • BSc (Hons) in Retail Management.

 

After this qualification, learners can also progress directly into employment, however it is likely that many will do so via higher study. Areas of employment include roles in marketing, administration, finance, financial services, procurement, events management, human resources, and other related areas in the business sector.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 3

Exam Board

Pearson

Study Mode

Full Time

Department

Business and Management

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