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Level 3 Business BTEC National Extended Diploma

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 3

Course Overview

This level 3 programme is the first year of a two-year course aimed at preparing students for Higher Education and careers in Business.

This course is designed to cover a variety of Business topics including but not limited to:

• Exploring Business
• Managing an Event
• Recruitment and Selection
• Investigating Retail Business

Units are assessed through a variety of methods including coursework and external examination for

• Developing a Marketing Campaign
• Personal and Business Finance

The course programme is designed to include both theory and hands on experience of business through guest speakers, trips, and work-based experience to ensure the students gain a realistic and all-round understanding of Business.

At the end of this year, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the course, topping up to achieve a qualification worth the equivalent of 3 A levels. Students who study this course have opportunities to move on after the second year to university, employment, or higher apprenticeships in Business.

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

FF3PBUS2L0

End Date

Fri, 02 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths or a BTEC Extended Certificate L2 – Merit & a grade 4 or above in English & Maths...

Course information

This course is designed to cover a variety of Business topics including but not limited to:

– Exploring Business
– Managing an Event
– Recruitment and Selection
– Investigating Retail Business

Units are assessed through a variety of methods including coursework and external examination for

– Developing a Marketing Campaign
– Personal and Business Finance

The course programme is designed to include both theory and hands on experience of business through guest speakers, trips, and work-based experience to ensure the students gain a realistic and all-round understanding of Business.

1-2 Years

You will be assessed through coursework and external examination

BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business

Career in Business or Pathway to Higher Education

Level 3