Business

You will be introduced to business operations and look in depth at the various functional areas needed for a business to succeed. Theory will be related to real-life and case study scenarios.

You will gain a strong understanding of business by studying topics including business objectives and strategy, entrepreneurship, global business, marketing, finance, human resources and operations management. You will also look at how and why a business is set up and how external variables influence success.

There will be an increased push towards exams as the preferred form of assessment. Coursework content in some subjects will be reduced or removed. The course may involve a mix of assignments and examinations.

The general requirements for direct entry to our two-year A level programmes are five GCSEs including English and maths at grade A*-C or equivalent, plus two additional GCSEs or BTECs at grade A*-C or the equivalent.

For students applying with new 1-9 grade tier GCSE qualifications in maths or English, we will consider a grade 4 as equivalent to grade C in terms of our general entry requirements. However, please be aware that specific subjects may require grade 5 or above in GCSE English or maths.

Applicants with five GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including English and maths, but without the two additional 9-4/A*-C equivalent qualifications may be considered, dependent on individual circumstances, at the discretion of the Head or Deputy Head of Leeds Sixth Form College.

Students with a GCSE average score of below 5.7 (mostly C/4s at GCSE) will follow the three A level programme, whilst students with a GCSE average score of 5.7/6 (mostly B and above at GCSE) or above are encouraged to study four A level subjects. Our expert staff will help you to work out your expected average GCSE score for guidance.

In addition to our general entry criteria, some subjects have their own additional criteria.

For this A level, additional entry requirements include a grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths.

Many students may go on from this course to study business-related degrees, such as business management, business and finance, logistics and supply chain management, events management and enterprise. This course can also provide a useful foundation to pursuing business-related careers and interests, including entrepreneurship and setting up your own business.