Level 2    Technical Certificate in Business Enterprise

Key Topics:    Business enterprise environment, research & develop an idea, promote & finance an idea, pitching an idea

Level 3    BTEC National in Business

Key Topics:    Personal & Business Finance, Develop a Marketing Campaign, International Business, Pitching a Business Idea, Market Research, Civil Liability, Digital Marketing

Level 3    Diploma in Business Studies

Key Topics:    Business & Management Principles, contribute to innovation, manage non-financial resources; then a unit from Finance, Marketing, Leadership and Human Resources

19+ Access to HE: Business

This course covers the main subject areas of Finance, Marketing, Leadership, Operations, Human Resources

So this would depend on your goals. However, after the Level 2 Course you can progress to our Level 3 or apprenticeships or even employment. After the Level 3 courses, university is the most common route, or apprenticeships or starting work. 

Equally, if you become 19 years of age after Level 2 or 3, our Access to HE qualification in Business becomes available as a potential route to university. There are plenty of opportunities and possibilities to consider.

All of our courses cover multiple aspects of business from marketing to HR so there are plenty of roles that you could progress to. These roles include: marketing director, finance manager, human resources manager, project manager, actuary, business consultant, chartered accountant, economist, statistician, e-commerce consultant or business owner.

Yes, students can apply for the college bursary which can pay for travel passes, college meals and trips. Students with children can also gain support with childcare to support their studies.

We are based at Printworks Campus.

You will be in college on average over 3 days. The remaining time is made up of you studying, completing assignments and attending work experience programmes ranging from 1 day per week to full week blocks.

The School of Business has no uniform, but we wear comfortable clothing – it’s not a fashion show and remember big coats/jackets have to be taken off in our classrooms…. so make sure you’re layered up!

We generally start sessions at 9am…but there will be staggered start times on some days. You’ll  be given your timetable with sufficient time to plan your journey to Printworks Campus and organise work shifts.

If you meet the house household income criteria, yes you will be offered a travel card and lunch.

The Students’ Union is one of the best in the country and regularly advertises events for you to attend. The start of each year there is an opportunity to attend the ‘Big Welcome’ event to meet other new students from across the college and other departments. Equally, many classes form friendship groups early on and socialise, both inside & outside of college.

Don’t worry just bring in your grades – there are many options.