Full Time Business AS/A2 Level

AS/A Level Business Studies

• Subject area:AS/A Levels (full-time 16-19 yr olds)
• Course type:Full time

Course description
Business Studies is a dynamic subject of great relevance in modern society. If you have a lively interest in the business world and enjoy reading newspapers and journals and keeping up with current affairs then this subject will give you plenty of satisfaction.
The course involves the study of organisations within their legal, political, economic, social and technological contexts. It looks at the business world from a range of different perspectives such as: consumer, shareholder, employee and manager views.
The syllabus includes marketing, accountancy and finance, people and operations management. Other topics include external influences, objectives and strategy. Assessment is via examinations.
A variety of methods will be used to help you develop an imaginative approach to problem-solving, for example case studies and role play.
The course involves independent study and contributions to discussions and presentations.
You should read newspapers and journals and get current ideas and information from TV and radio. The course will be teacher-led but you are expected to study independently.

Entry requirements
To study AS/A levels you will normally need:
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
• It is possible to progress to university without GCSE English Language and Maths at C grade or above, but your options will be reduced if you have not achieved these qualifications and it is likely to impact on your future employment opportunities. We strongly recommend that it you do not have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or above that you retake them as part of your A Level programme.

Additional information
As an A level student you can choose from over 35 A level subjects, vocational awards and GCSE Maths and English. You can choose to study either:
3 â€" 4 A levels
OR
2 â€" 3 A levels and a BTEC Award
OR
3 â€" 4 A levels and GCSE Maths/English
We work in close partnership with local schools which enables us to run minority subjects that have small numbers. It may be that you attend classes in one of our partner institutions. You will have a clear understanding at the interview stage about your timetable and where your lessons occur.
A levels are divided into two courses, AS taken in the first year and A2 in the second year; combined together they equal a full A level. Both the AS and A2 courses comprise 2 units. On the whole, A levels are assessed through formal examinations at the end of the AS programme and then again at the end of the A2 programme. In some practically based subjects there is a coursework component. Both AS and A2 qualifications count towards the requirements for university entrance.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
BFAC335C Abingdon Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday
BFWC337C Witney Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday