Level 3 Study Programme: Business

This is an excellent foundation providing a wide range of transferable skills such as:

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems by applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology

• Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation

• Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

An integral aspect of this course is industry specific work experience. Students attend one day per week to develop their understanding of an industry, business or service they are interested in.

Students are also provided with the opportunity to gain essential skills for studying at degree level, including: reading technical texts, effective writing, creative development and analytical skills.

Please note that when you apply for this course you will be applying for the first year, which is known as a 90 Credit Diploma. Upon completion of the two-year extended diploma you will have studied the equivalent of 3 A Levels and their associated UCAS value.

As part of your Study Programme you will also complete a business project. In addition, you will attend Tutorials each week. You will need to complete GCSE Maths or English if you do not have a Grade C/4. Alternatively, you will complete a project such as Digital skills if you have your Grade C/4 in English and maths. In addition, you will complete a 45 day industry work placement, plus additional work experience (Approx 72 hours)

Continuous assessment consisting of projects and assignments will form the overall assessment scheme for this programme. There will be some externally assessed units and you will have the opportunity, within the academic year, to re-sit for a higher grade if required. You will be asked to produce written reports and similar, take part in individual and group presentations and role plays and internal and external events as part of the assessment.

To join this programme you will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English.

Upon successful completion of this course you can apply to university to study a wide range of degrees, or a higher apprenticeship or go straight into employment. You're engagement in external work experience throughout the course will be a key factor in your successful progression. There will be opportunities within a number of industries including Marketing, Finance, Public Relations, Events Management, Advertising, Sales and Human Resources in both public and private sector organisations.

In order to complete your course you will be expected to either work in the library/Hub when you do not have lectures or spend approximately 10 hours per week completing assignments.

You will be required to go on compulsory trips which will enhance your learning. There is a fee attached to this of £80 for the year.