Business - Specialist Qualification

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In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course descrpition.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

This is a practically based, work related course which is equivalent to one A Level. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations. The course focuses upon key skills in Business which include: Human Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Communication, Logistics, Administration and Management.

You will focus on a particular subject area and develop specialist skills and knowledge. The course prepares you for working in any organisation and can lead onto an Apprenticeship or count towards your UCAS points for Further Education.

AS Level/Year 12

Exploring Business (Mandatory)

An introduction to the range of business activities and the factors that influence them. This is an internally set assignment unit.

Developing a Marketing Campaign (Mandatory)

This unit creates a deeper understanding of marketing campaigns by creating a campaign for a chosen business. This is an externally set assignment.

A level/Year 13

Personal and Business Finance (Mandatory)

This unit gives students the chance to understand business finance and personal finance options. This is an external examination.

Recruitment and Selection (Optional)

This unit investigates the recruitment procedures of a business and to undertake practical recruitment activities. This is an internally assessed unit.

The course is made up of four units, one external examination unit, one externally set unit and two internally assessed units.

You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

One of the five to be GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4 or above

Business is an ideal qualification for all employment sectors as it gives a broad overview of the running of a business. There are other options which include Apprenticeships, employment or Higher Education in a range of areas such as Marketing, Human Resources, Insurance and Retail.