Business A Level

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

Course Summary

An academic study of how businesses operate on a local, national and international scale. Real business examples are used to enable all students to grasp the reality of businesses in the modern world.

Course Details

The A Level is structured into four themes:

Theme 1 Marketing and people

Theme 2 Managing business activities

Theme 3 Business decisions and strategy

Theme 4 Global business.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are three externally assessed papers at A-Level. Each paper comprises 100 marks and is two hours in duration. Data response questions are short answer and extended open response. A-Level Paper 3 has a broad pre-released context to support the investigative nature of the qualification.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including a 5 in Business, Maths & English. If Business has been studied before then a 5 (or Merit) is essential.

Your next steps...

This course will prepare you for higher education; it offers a qualification for employment or further learning in business related sectors.

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